HUDSON — Chief Richard P. DiPersio reports that the Hudson Police Department arrested three juveniles after an apparent smash and grab break-in at a local store.
At 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Hudson Police responded to a burglar alarm activation at the DAB Smoke Shop, located at 234 Washington St. Upon arrival, officers found the front entrance of the store smashed. An on-scene investigation indicated that a vehicle had likely backed into the entrance.
The suspects had fled the scene, and Hudson Police sent a notification to area police departments that they should be on the lookout for a vehicle likely to have damage consistent with backing through a storefront entrance.
In a short time, an officer with the Marlborough Police Department radioed that they had observed a vehicle with damage consistent with what was reported. The vehicle was stopped by the Marlborough officer and a Massachusetts State Trooper in the area.
After an investigation, the suspects, identified as a 15-YEAR-OLD MALE from BOSTON, a 16-YEAR-OLD MALE from QUINCY and a 17-YEAR-OLD MALE from DANVERS were arrested. During the investigation, police located merchandise allegedly stolen from the DAB Smoke Shop.
The vehicle was impounded. Two suspects were held on bail, and the third was released to their legal guardians. They will be arraigned in the coming days at Framingham Juvenile Court.
Chief DiPersio wishes to commend the police officers and detectives from the three agencies involved for their aggressive response, diligent investigation and teamwork in quickly identifying and apprehending the suspects.
“This is an example of strong police work, and it should send a message that break-ins and burglaries at our local businesses will not be tolerated,” Chief DiPersio said.” We have tremendous relationships with our neighboring agencies, and that teamwork was on full display early Saturday morning, resulting in the arrests of three juveniles in this audacious and brazen criminal act.”
These are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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