Break-in

News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Chief Matthew M. Clancy

781-934-5656 X1140

Duxbury Police Investigating Attempted Burglary to Occupied Home

Thursday May 12, 2016 (10:30am)

At approximately 10:30am today, A Lincoln Street resident called to report that a man had forced entry into the home but then fled the area in a vehicle when confronted. The suspect knocked on the front door of the home initially. The occupant chose not to respond to the knock. Shortly after, the suspect then forced the door open at which time the occupant called out and the man fled.

The suspect is described as a heavily built white male, over 6’ tall with light colored hair who was wearing a red flannel shirt. He fled the area in a dark gray or blue sedan. Police canvassed the area with negative results. A regional police broadcast was issued. The case is being investigated by detectives from the Duxbury Police Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB).

Anyone with information is asked to call Duxbury Police at 781-934-5656 X1179

Matthew M. Clancy

Police Chief