By Beth David, Editor
Acushnet had a bit of a crime spree last week. Someone broke into the Countr Whip late Tuesday night or early Wednesdy morning, 5/25.
They tried to steal the ATM, machine, but failed, according to Police Chief Christopher Richmond. He said someone did get the one from Lloyd’s market in Rochester, near the Acushnet line. He said the investigation is ongoing, but it seems they must be connected.
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) responded to process the scene.
Chief Richmond said the thieves got inside the Country Whip, but it did not seem that they stole anything.
“It looks like they damaged the building and damaged the ATM,” said Chief Richmond, adding it was an ongoing investigation.
The restaurant delayed opening on 5/25, but opened up later in the day.
The thieves may have entered by a second floor window, which is why some passersby may have scene someon on a ladder up there, processing the scene, looking for fingerprints, etc.
The same overnight period also saw a rash of car breaks, although all the cars were unlocked.
Chief Richmond said thieves entered at least 10 cars and stole loose change and valuable sleft inside the cars.
“We try to encourage people to lock their doors,” said Chief Richmond, but acknowledge that people forget, expect to go back for something, and then just do not think of it.
“You would expect somebody would respect the sanctity of personal property,” he said. “But that’s gone a long time ago.”
Most of the time, they are looking for laptops, pocketbooks, or change. He encouraged people to report it, even if nothing was taken. Usually, they get 15 or more a night when it happens. The wannabe thieves just try every door handle they see.
“May that be our only crime spree this month,” said the chief.
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