Crime & Safety

Missing Man Located By Police, Taken To Hospital For Treatment

The following information was supplied by the Tewksbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

A missing Tewksbury man, believed to be suicidal, was found by law enforcement officials on Friday. He was then taken to Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus for treatment.

The incident began around 11:30 a.m. when the man's father called police and reported that his son had sent text messages to his ex-girlfriend indicating he intended to harm himself.

Police began a search for the man in the Patrick Road area. The State Police K9 and Airwing units were called in to aid in the search. In addition, a CodeRed alert was sent out to residents, requesting assistance in locating the man.

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An alert sent out through the Emergency Alert network indicated the man could be bleeding.

Early in the afternoon, the man was located, alive, in the area of the Dollar Tree store. He was then taken by ambulance to the hospital, though police did not indicate if the man sustained any physical injuries.

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Arrests:

Allison Cardin, 26, 12 Josephine Drive, Hampton, NH, was arrested on Dec. 28 and charged with larceny over $250 and conspiracy after an incident at Walmart.

Brian W. Saber, 36, of 33 Baystate Ave., Tewksbury, was arrested in Wilmington and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery.

Additional Incidents:

On Thursday, Dec. 27, at 10:10 a.m., a woman called Tewksbury Police and reported that mustard had been spread all over her mailbox. An officer responded to the scene and a report was filed.

On Thursday, Dec. 27, at 3:13 p.m., a woman called police to report that she had hit a deer on River Road. The car sustained significant damage and had to be towed.

On Wednesday, Dec. 26, a man called police to report that his wife's wallet, filled with gift cards, had been stolen while the couple was eating at Wendy's on Andover Street.

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