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Worcester Police Release Images, Seek Masked Bicyclist in Early-Morning Tatnuck Burglaries

Investigators say the intruder targets homes between 3 and 5 a.m., forcing entry after knocking with no reply.

Overview

  • Police report three break-ins on Oct. 7, 9 and 19 in the Tatnuck Square area, all occurring in the pre-dawn hours.
  • Home surveillance shows the suspect approaching doors to ring or knock, then entering through windows or doors when unanswered, and fleeing on a pedal bicycle.
  • Officials describe the person as wearing a dark ribbed face covering, glasses on the forehead, a hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and dark slides or Crocs.
  • Residents recounted forced entries including a cut kitchen window screen and a window smashed with a rock, with cash and valuables stolen.
  • Worcester police released surveillance photos and urge tips via text to 274637 with TIPWPD, the web form at worcesterma.gov/police, or the Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.