West Bridgewater Police Investigate String of Car Break-Ins

WEST BRIDGEWATER (WBSM) — West Bridgewater Police are seeking the public’s help as they investigate a series of motor vehicle break-ins.

Police Increase Patrols in Pinecrest Neighborhood

According to Chief Timothy Nixon, officers were patrolling the area of Pinecrest Road at about 1:30 a.m. today when they observed three suspicious-looking individuals lurking in a driveway.

“Officers have been conducting targeted property and neighborhood checks in the area of Pinecrest and Woodland Roads over the last few weeks in response to a series of motor vehicle break-ins in the area,” police said in a release. “Through a preliminary investigation into these break-ins, West Bridgewater Police determined that a white sedan was potentially involved in the incidents.”

Stolen Sedan Sparks Overnight Police Pursuit

“While investigating the individuals in the driveway, police observed a white sedan in the area. Police attempted to make contact with the individuals in the sedan, at which point the vehicle drove away,” police said. “Through an investigation, it was determined the sedan had been reported stolen.”

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Officers pursued the two individuals who ran from the area, along with the sedan that fled the scene. They caught up to one of the individuals, a juvenile, while police were unable to find the other two individuals.

The sedan became disabled on Riverside Avenue in Brockton, and the driver and passenger ran from the scene. Police were able to detain the passenger, who was also a juvenile. Police were unable to locate the driver.

Juveniles Released as Investigation Continues

The two juveniles were detained and later released to their parents.

West Bridgewater Police Seek Public Assistance

The incident remains under investigation, as well as prior motor vehicle break-ins in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call the West Bridgewater Police Detectives Division at (508) 894-1293.