Foxborough police are digging into a string of overnight vehicle break-ins, including reports of several cars taken, that hit neighborhoods near Mechanic Street and East Street. Officers say the incidents happened during late-night hours and are asking anyone with home cameras to comb through overnight footage. The department is also repeating a familiar warning to drivers: lock your cars and do not leave keys or key fobs inside.
In a Facebook post, the Foxborough Police Department said investigators are working multiple overnight reports and asked residents to review security-camera clips for any suspicious people or vehicles between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The post specifically called on neighbors along Mechanic Street, East Street and nearby side streets to make sure cameras are powered, recording and aimed to capture driveways and the street.
Police Guidance And How To Check Footage
The department is asking residents to hang on to any footage that might be relevant and to follow basic security steps: lock vehicle doors, keep valuables out of sight and never leave keys or fobs inside a car. Department contact information and the non-emergency number are listed on the Foxborough Police Department contact page, which the department says people can use to share tips or send in video links.
Why This Matters
While national vehicle-theft numbers have been trending down in recent years, targeted break-ins and thefts are still giving plenty of communities headaches, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Security gaps and social-media-driven tricks that helped thieves zero in on certain models led to a multi-state settlement and repairs for affected vehicles, as detailed by AP News, which is one reason police keep stressing that keys should never be left inside unattended cars.
How Neighbors Can Help
Police are asking anyone who finds security or dashcam footage showing suspicious activity between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to save the files and contact the department. For non-emergency tips, call 508-543-1212 or use the department contact page on the Town website. Call 911 if you see a crime in progress.
Investigators say the case is active and that detectives will canvas the affected areas as they work through leads. Officers are urging anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward so they can follow up. Foxborough police say they will update the public if there are arrests or other significant developments.
