Walpole police use K-9 to track suspect after car break-ins

WALPOLE, Mass. — The windows of at least three cars at a Walpole park were smashed Monday afternoon during a string of apparent burglaries.

The cars were all at Bird Park in Walpole Monday afternoon when the thefts occurred.

Stephen Hill said his car had only been parked for a few minutes when it was broken into.

“As we were coming back local police officer asked if we owned the black SUV I said yes,” Hill told Boston 25 News.

Hill and his family took two cars to the park for a walk with their dog Snickers, the other car was untouched.

“The one they didn’t touch had the window opened a crack so they definitely knew what they were looking for,” Hill said.

Walpole police used a brought in a search dog and attempted to track the suspect without any luck.

The Hills said they believe whoever broke into the car looked inside and then determined if it was worth it.

Several purses and a laptop were stolen, during the car break-ins.

The police chief said officers in Walpole are also investigating a rash of car break ins at some area gyms, but it’s unclear if the crimes could be connected.

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