Crime & Safety

Westborough Police Search For Accused Vacuum Thief

The person is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 in vacuums.

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The man was caught on surveillance on Dec. 11 and 12. (Westborough Police Department)
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WESTBOROUGH, MA — Westborough police are looking for a man who is accused of stealing several vacuum cleaners from the Target on Turnpike Road in December.

Westborough police obtained surveillance photos of the man entering and leaving the store with a cartload of items. Police said the man stole either Ecovac vacuum, Deebot Vacuum or Dyson Vacuum cleaners, amounting to nearly $2,000. The thefts happened on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.

Police said the vacuums are common stolen items because they can be easily sold online.

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Police are trying to identify the man, anyone with information can contact Det. Dean Paine by phone at 508-475-4846 or email at dpaine@town.westborough.ma.us

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