Police Seek Suspect in Attleboro Break-In Spree

Surveillance footage captures man targeting multiple businesses overnight

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken lock or shattered glass from a business entrance, capturing the stark, gritty aftermath of a break-in attempt.Surveillance footage captures a suspect's attempt to break into an Attleboro business, exposing the vulnerability of local enterprises to property crimes.Attleboro Today

Police in Attleboro, Massachusetts are asking the public for help identifying a suspect caught on camera breaking into a local restaurant and attempting to break into several other businesses in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The suspect was spotted walking down North Main Street around 3 a.m. wearing a dark jacket, light-colored sweatshirt, dark pants, and white sneakers.

Why it matters

Break-ins and property crimes can have a significant impact on small businesses, eroding public safety and community trust. Identifying and apprehending the suspect could help prevent further incidents and provide some reassurance to local merchants.

The details

According to police, the unidentified man was caught on surveillance camera attempting to break into an unnamed restaurant around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. He was also spotted trying to break into several other businesses on both County and North Main streets in Attleboro. The suspect was last seen walking down North Main Street just before 3 a.m.

  • The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.
  • The suspect was last seen walking on North Main Street just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Attleboro Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the break-in incidents and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Todd Boldy

An Attleboro police detective who is asking anyone with information about the suspect to contact him.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Attleboro Detective Todd Boldy by calling (508) 222-1212.”

— Todd Boldy, Attleboro Police Detective

What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to contact Detective Todd Boldy as soon as possible to assist with the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of property crimes targeting small businesses in the Attleboro area, underscoring the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend suspects and maintain a safe, thriving local economy.