Crime & Safety
Driver 'Intentionally' Ran Over Seagulls In Tewksbury, Police Say
Police are seeking to identify the driver of an SUV they say is involved in the animal cruelty incident.
TEWKSBURY, MA — Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the driver of a dark-colored SUV that "intentionally ran over and killed several seagulls earlier this week," according to a statement from police.
Police were called Thursday at 12:06 p.m. to the parking lot of 1777 Main St., for a report that a driver intentionally ran over and killed several seagulls.
Officers found six dead seagulls. An investigation determined that a dark-colored SUV accelerated before driving through the flock.
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Police are releasing a video of the incident in the hope that other eyewitnesses or those with information may come forward. To view that video, click here.
Tewksbury Police and Massachusetts Environmental Police continue to jointly investigate this incident.
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Anyone with information can call Tewksbury Police at 978-851-7373. Those who wish to leave anonymous tips can call 978-851-0175, or visit: tewksburypolice.com/anonymous-tips/.
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