The Needham Police Department is on a hunt for surveillance footage after a rash of car break-ins rocked the normally quiet town. Taking to social media, the cops detailed a night of mischief that saw six vehicles forcibly entered and one more carjacked — though it was later found. A stolen outsider vehicle decided to park itself in the midst of Needham’s woes, adding to the evening’s tally.
The town’s Finest are on the prowl for clues and are keen on any home security cam footage that might have caught these vehicular vandals in the act. In a statement, the Needham Police Department urged locals "to please reach out to our public safety center at 781–444–1212," if they’ve got the goods on tape. With crooks who can wipe a car clean in less time than it takes to heat up a slice of pizza, the cops are stressing the age-old wisdom: Lock your doors, pocket your valuables, and holler if you spot sketchy characters sniffing around your ride.
If you've got eyes on your driveway in the form of a camera, the boys in blue want to hear from you. Maybe you caught a fleeting shadow, a figure lingering with intent unknown. As the authorities scramble to piece together this puzzle of petty theft, your footage could be the missing link.
These aren’t grand heists or cunning capers—the perps are smash-and-grab amateurs, with a quick fist or tool to shatter the calm of Cambridge’s neighbor. Most suspects are "in and out of a vehicle in under 15 seconds," as the local department put it on their Facebook page. They're urging Needham to keep a watchful eye; a blink, and they've bolted. Remember to secure your chariots, Needhamites, or risk the quick plunder of what’s inside.
