Burlington Police Looking For Package Thief

BURLINGTON, MA — The Burlington Police Department said it is looking for a suspect in connection with three recent package thefts.

All three thefts occurred Wednesday in the same neighborhood, which is located off Lexington Street, the department said.

A photo of the suspect was posted by a resident on social media. In the photo, the suspect is wearing a red hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Burlington police said they believe the car driven by the suspect was a light blue or silver Honda CRV.

The department is urging residents who have seen a package theft, or any crime, to contact police immediately. Residents should not report the crime on social media, police said.

Deputy Chief Robert Kirchner of the Burlington PD had a few tips for residents to avoid being victims of a package thief:

• Make sure to know the date of your delivery.
• If possible, make sure someone is home to accept the package.
• If you cannot be home on that date, make arrangements to have someone — a friend, neighbor or relative — pick up the package at your home.
• Remember that having the package delivered to a place of employment is another option for some residents.
• Place security cameras where they can be seen, which could deter a suspect from getting closer to the porch.

The Burlington PD said residents who see a crime in progress should call 911 or 781-272-1212 and hit 0 for dispatch.