Newton Police Seek Highland Avenue Break-In Suspects

NEWTON, MA — Newton police are seeking the public's help identifying the occupants of a silver SUV who might have been involved with a series of break-ins on Highland Avenue Friday night.

Police said the SUV — shown below — was seen on Highland Avenue between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. when two of the three people in the SUV got out and walked toward a home that was later reported broken into. Police said about 20 minutes later the two passengers were seen hurrying away from the house and getting back into the SUV.

Police said one of the suspects was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and the other was wearing dark clothing. Both were wearing masks.

Anyone with information is asked Newton police at 617-796-2104 or the department's tip line at 617-796-2121.

The release of the video comes after a rash of break-ins throughout the city.