COHASSET — Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley reports that a Boston man has been arrested and charged by Hanover Police in connection with several motor vehicle break-ins that occurred in the area recently, and additional charges from Cohasset Police are pending.
On Thursday morning, May 13, the Hanover Police Department arrested a 37-year-old Boston man on several motor vehicle and drug charges. The man was allegedly found to be in possession of numerous stolen items.
Because charges have not yet been formally filed by the Cohasset Police, the department is unable to publicly release the suspect’s identity at this time.
Through the investigation, Hanover and Cohasset detectives coordinated their efforts and were able to connect some of the recovered stolen property to a string of motor vehicles that were broken into in the area of North Main Street, Green Street and Red Gate Lane in Cohasset on Tuesday, May 11.
The man will be charged by Cohasset Police with multiple counts of Breaking and Entering and Receiving Stolen Property. As this is still an active investigation, more charges could follow.
“We thank the members of the Hanover Police for their hard work and diligence in assisting in this case,” Chief Quigley said.
Any resident who has information about the May 11 break-ins is asked to contact Cohasset Police Detectives at 781 383-1055 ext. 6107 or email mlopes@cohassetpolice.com.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Protect Your Vehicle
Cohasset Police urge residents to always lock and secure their vehicles. Additional safety tips, courtesy the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, include the following:
- Take your keys, don’t leave them in your vehicle.
- Close and lock all windows.
- Park in well-lit areas, preferably a garage, if possible.
- Never leave valuables in your vehicle, and if you do, make sure they are out of sight.
If your vehicle has been stolen, follow these steps:
- Contact police immediately to file a stolen vehicle report. You’ll need a copy of the police report and/or a case number to provide to your insurance company.
- You may also be asked to provide the following information: license plate number; make, model and color of car and the VIN number and any identifying characteristics.
- Contact your insurance company to file a claim within 24 hours of when you discovered your vehicle was stolen.
- If you find your vehicle before authorities, contact the police and your insurance company immediately
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