ALERT Stow and Needham Police Actively Searching for Suspect Joshua Hinds, Who is Considered To Be Armed and Dangerous

STOW — Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese and Needham Police Chief John Schlittler report that their agencies are currently searching for JOSHUA HINDS, who is believed to be distraught and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

If you see this man, DO NOT APPROACH him. Immediately call 911.  

HINDS, AGE 45, of STOW, was last seen in Needham around 7 p.m. and was believed to be traveling to Stow. It is believed that HINDSis driving a gray 2015 Toyota Tacoma with the Massachusetts registration 66AT38. 

HINDS is described as a white male with thinning blonde hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5-foot-11-inches tall and weighs about 185 lbs.

HINDSallegedly brandished a firearm at an individual known to him and he is believed to be armed with multiple firearms. He also allegedly made threats to harm himself and others.

While police do not believe that HINDS currently poses a threat to the general public, anyone who sees him should use extreme caution and call 911 immediately.

There will be a large law enforcement presence in Stow while the search is ongoing.

Members of the Harvard, Boxborough and Bolton police departments and State Police are currently assisting with the search. All area departments have been notified of the search and given HINDS’S description.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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