In a daring attempt thwarted by quick police action, two men were arrested in South Brookline on charges of trying to break into a local residence, authorities said Monday. The suspects, Mounssif Fellahi and Akram Boudhan, were reportedly caught as they tried to scale the dwelling, with one of the pair armed and potentially dangerous.
Late into the evening, Officers Sean Driscoll, Ryan Cabezas, and P’tah Johnson responded to the scene where they made the decisive arrests. According to the Brookline Police Department's social media, the event unfolded without injury to residents or officers, despite the raised stakes, given the firearm's involvement.
Two suspects, identified as MOUNSSIF FELLAHI and AKRAM BOUDHAN attempted to scale a home in south Brookline with the intent to break into the home or worse: one of the suspects was in poss. of a firearm.
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) May 21, 2024
Officers Sean Driscoll, Ryan Cabezas & P’tah Johnson made the arrests! pic.twitter.com/mEmhQTZIaM
The police alert did not specify what led to the discovery of the attempted burglary, or how, the officers intervened. Neighbors in the community expressed relief at the police's rapid response, which likely prevented the escalation of the crime and assured community safety. Details about whether the suspects have a prior criminal record were not immediately disclosed.
This incident has stirred concerns about home security in the otherwise quiet neighborhood, prompting discussions among locals about the need for increased vigilance. The quick work of the Brookline PD's officers is being commended, as is their ongoing commitment to keeping the streets safe. Further details regarding the motivations of Fellahi and Boudhan remain, under investigation.
