Shrewsbury Police Blotter: Rash of Midday Break-Ins

Sunday, May 22

At 12:40 p.m. Shrewsbury police were called to investigate a property damage incident at in the 7100 block of Weil Avenue. Someone had broken the rear window of a 1993 Jeep with a clear marble, and a screen door window as well. Police searched the area, but could not locate any suspects or witnesses.

Monday, May 23

Shrewsbury police are looking for four men that tried to break into the rear door of a home in the 7200 block of Nottingham Avenue at noon on Monday, May 23. A witness saw the men leave the area in a black Ford Crown Victoria or a similar vehicle and drive north on St. Vincent Avenue from Nottingham Avenue. Nothing was found to be stolen.

A resident of the 7500 block of Suffolk Avenue returned home from a nearby restaurant at 2:40 p.m. and reported that someone broke a small window on her front door and gained entry into her home. The woman reported seeing a young man inside her home wearing a black hoody or jacket. The suspect left the home through a back door. Shrewsbury police searched the home and the surrounding area, but could not locate the suspect. No property was reported stolen.

Tuesday, May 24

A residential burglary in the 4900 block of Verguene Avenue was reported to Shrewsbury police at 12:48 p.m. The owner of the home returned home and discovered a broken window on the rear porch door, and that camera equipment and jewelry had been stolen.

Wednesday, May 25

Shrewsbury police investigated property damage to the windows of a 2009 Saturn at 7435 Watson Road. A purse, credit cards, cash and an iPhone were reported stolen. The vehicle was parked at Kenrick Plaza, and the crime took place between 11 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.

Thursday, May 26

Shrewsbury police received a delayed theft report from a resident in the 7400 block of Lansdowne Avenue. The elderly victim reported that on May 17 he was contacted at his residence by a man who claimed to be employed by a utility company. The suspect told the victim they were going to be burying electrical lines and that they needed to go through his backyard. The suspect asked the victim to accompany him to the rear yard, behind a shed, where the suspect told him this was the area of the yard where the lines would be buried. The victim said he was in the backyard with the suspect for approximately 20 minutes. At that time, the suspect told the victim he needed to retrieve something from his vehicle and would be back in a few minutes. The suspect asked the victim to wait for him in the backyard. After waiting a short time, the victim walked to the front of his residence to look for the suspect.  After not seeing anyone, the victim went inside and discovered jewelry, checks and other items missing. The victim stated he did not initially contact the police because he was embarrassed. A similar incident occurred in a neighboring community. In that incident, the suspect identified himself as being “with the electric company.” A second suspect apparently went inside the victim’s residence while the victim was distracted by the first suspect. Jewelry as well as other items were taken. 

Friday, May 27

Shrewsbury police issued a citation to a Shrewsbury man for Peace Disturbance after he punched a street sign, yelled at some children and made an obscene gesture to his neighbors at 1 p.m. in the 5000 block of Hi-View Drive.

For questions about this police blotter, email andrew.hudson@patch.com.