Crime & Safety

Marblehead Police Release Video Of Suspected Prowler

The department is looking for help to identify a person seen checking for unlocked car doors on a home security camera.

Marblehead police are also investigating an early-morning car break in on Prince Street.
Marblehead police are also investigating an early-morning car break in on Prince Street. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead police release home security camera footage of a person checking for unlocked car doors early Wednesday morning.

The video was recorded around 2:50 a.m. and reported it to police later in the day when the homeowner noticed the clip. The camera was located near the intersection Birch and Humphrey Streets. It's not clear whether or not the person also tried doors on the house, but police said there was no damage to the house or cars, and nothing was stolen.

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Police also said Thursday they were investigating an early-morning car break in on Prince Street. It's unknown if the two incidents are related.

"Things have been relatively quiet of late with the last break-ins occurring in December in the areas of Atlantic Ave, Lehman Road and Locust Street," police said. "If you know the identity of this person, or were out in the area of Humphrey & Birch Streets yesterday morning and may have seen something, please contact Marblehead Police @ 781-631-1212."

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