QUICK SUMMARY
Police in Hingham arrested a Holbrook teen after he and another suspect allegedly broke into approximately 60 cars overnight. The 17-year-old, whose name is withheld due to his age, faces charges including breaking and entering and conspiracy. He was released to his parents and will appear in Hingham Juvenile Court later.
Hingham police arrested a Holbrook teen after he and an accomplice allegedly broke into about 60 cars overnight on Friday. Officers responded to a report of the break-ins on Pilgrim Road just before 1 a.m., prompting a coordinated effort with Norwell police and a K-9 unit. They deployed a drone to locate the suspects, who fled when spotted. Police apprehended a 17-year-old male, while the second suspect evaded capture. The teen faces charges of breaking and entering, disturbing the peace, and conspiracy, with police noting that stolen items included a laptop, car keys, and cash. An electric scooter was also reported stolen from a driveway. He was released to his parents and will appear in Hingham Juvenile Court at a later date. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of vehicle break-ins in local neighborhoods.