Attleboro Police Department

10/21/2020

The Attleboro Police Department wants to alert the public that Unemployment Fraud continues to be on the rise with approximately 140 reports of such fraud occurring just in Attleboro since April.

Residents have been receiving letters from the Department of Unemployment Assistance informing them that their claims for benefits have been accepted when they have not in fact filed for any state unemployment benefits.

We strongly encourage residents to keep an eye on their mail and financial accounts if you suspect you are a victim.

If you or someone you know receives this letter, we advise you to file a police report and to report fraudulent claims made in your name to the state via the link below:

As part of a national unemployment fraud scheme, criminal enterprises are using stolen personal information to try to file fraudulent unemployment claims. If you believe someone has applied for unemployment benefits using your personal information, use this secure form to report this to the Departme...

10/19/2020

APD will be partnering w/ the DEA in a Drug Takeback event on Saturday 10/24/2020 from 10am-2pm. Drop off any unused medications at the lobby of the Attleboro PD at 12 Union Street so they can safely and properly disposed of.

10/18/2020

UPDATE
The missing 15 y/o from yesterday’s post has been safely located. Thank you to all who shared.

09/18/2020

In regards to an earlier post regarding the alleged theft of flags from an Attleboro cemetery, the matter has been resolved. The subject depicted in the photograph is no longer considered a suspect or person of interest.

09/17/2020

UPDATE -
The missing juvenile has been located
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Thank you all that shared or provided information.

09/15/2020

The Attleboro Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the two pictured suspects, who were involved in a burglary into a residence located on Pleasant Street on September 11th at approximately 3:10 PM. Suspects were observed leaving in an older-model, grey BMW after cutting out copper piping from the basement. Any person who can identify either individual or the involved motor vehicle is asked to contact APD Officer Matt Tracy at 508-222-1212. Please reference case #2000049302.

09/10/2020

On September 7th at approximately 11:15 PM, APD officers responded to the area of Cedar and Thacher Sts. for a report of two male parties attempting to break into a motor vehicle. A foot pursuit ensued during the investigation that resulted in the identification and arrest of 23-year-old Michael Brown of Woonsocket and the summons of a 16-year-old male from Pawtucket. A black backpack containing multiple stolen items was found nearby and both subjects were believed to be involved in at least nine car breaks in the area on that evening.

Five days earlier on Septemebr 2nd, residents in the area of South Main St. & Henshaw Ave. also reported nine car breaks and one car theft. 40-year-old Andrew Newberry of Dorchester was arrested in connection with this case after being found in possession of the stolen car in Randolph.

The city is currently experiencing a 14% increase in car breaks this year. With our society now more mobile than ever (and cheaper gas prices), offenders are willing to travel farther away to steal unsecured valuables from your vehicles. The APD would like to remind residents to lock their motor vehicles as thefts from cars are a crime of opportunity. Roughly 85% of all affected cars in the city over the last five years were left unlocked. Those thefts which resulted from a smashed car window were primarily parked in shopping plazas and / or public parking areas with valuables left in view. Please Lock It! Hide It! Keep It!

08/26/2020

The above-pictured suspect was involved in a theft incident from a South Attleboro liquor store on August 21st. Clerk described suspect as a Hispanic male, approximately 30 to 35 years-old and about 5’11” in height, who fled with several bottles of alcohol after requesting ci******es from the clerk at the counter. Subject is believed to have left the parking lot in a dark-colored van or SUV. Any person who can identify this individual to contact APD Officer Vanessa Walsh-Diaz at 508-222-1212. Please reference case #2000045525.

08/17/2020

The Attleboro Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the two pictured suspects who fled from a South Attleboro pharmacy with several baskets worth of merchandise on July 28th at approximately 10:45 PM. Both masked individuals fled the store and left the parking lot in a burgundy-colored pickup truck with an unknown Rhode Island registration. Anyone who can identify either individual is asked to contact Attleboro Police detectives at 508-222-1212. Please reference case #200041223.

08/17/2020

Attleboro Police Auction
Saturday August 22nd at 10am
We ask that all attendees wear a face covering and maintain appropriate social distance.
Please go to www.attleboropolice.org for a list of FAQ’s relative to the auction.

04/17/2020

****Update****
This MISSING PERSON alert has been cancelled.
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The Attleboro Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding Robert COYLE, whose family has not heard from him in approximately two weeks. COYLE is described as a 6’2” white male of slim build with blue eyes, white hair and dark-rimmed glasses. COYLE does not drive and often walks in the area of his home on Newport Ave. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Attleboro Police Department Detective Division at 508-222-1212.

04/02/2020

Identification is being sought for the two pictured male suspects involved in a theft incident of Dewalt tools at Home Depot in South Attleboro on March 19th at approximately 3:30 PM. Any person who can identify either individual is asked to contact APD Officer Katelyn Hart at 508-222-1212. Please reference case #2000017845.