Hingham Gas Station Burglars Cut Through Roof: Police

HINGHAM, MA —Thieves sliced through the roof and cut the phone lines to disable the alarm system of the BP gas station on Whiting Street overnight Saturday morning in a burglary attempt.

Hingham police said workers arrived at the station about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and found two holes in the ceiling and the phone lines not working.

The manager said the suspects climbed into the office, rummaged through the business and stole a small amount of money.

Police said the break-in was estimated to have taken place between 11 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. at the gas station located at the intersection of Routes 53 and 228.

Those with any information on the crime are asked to contact Hingham Detective Heather Hermida at 781-741-1443. Anonymous tips can be left at Submit-A-Tip on the Hingham police homepage.