Peabody Woman Arrested for Stealing Prescription Medication from Seniors

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A Peabody woman was arrested late last week for stealing prescription medications from seniors residing at Peregrine’s Landing at Tewksbury.

According to police, on June 16, 2015, members of the Tewksbury Police Department responded to Peregrine’s Landing at Tewksbury, which is an assisted living community located at 2580 Main St, in reference to a past larceny of prescription medicine (Morphine).

Last week on July 9, after concluding a criminal investigation, Tewksbury detectives arrested Christine Weir, 58, of 36 Trask Road in Peabody, for the felony offense “Larceny of Drugs.”

Weir was arraigned at Lowell District Court on July 9.

The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center at 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewksdetectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.