For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Reading Police Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Commercial Business Breaks

READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla reports that the Reading Police Department is investigating a series of commercial breaks that occurred over the past month and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

The reported incidents took place during the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 23. All affected businesses were located within the area of Reading Square.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’7” to 5’10” tall, wearing blue jeans, a dark blue sweatshirt, dark colored hat, white sneakers, and black gloves. Logos on his sweatshirt and hat are described as distinctive or unique.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Reading Police Department Detective’s Unit at by calling 781-942-9192 or emailing mfitzgerald@ci.reading.ma.us.

Anonymous tips can also be sent through text message or online: text keyword READINGPD and your message to 84741, or submit a tip on the webpage at http://www.readingma.gov/police-department.

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