The Wellesley Police Department on Monday, Nov. 18 shortly after 6pm received a residential burglar alarm for a home on Livingston Road. As two officers arrived at the residence, they interrupted a breaking and entering in progress and encountered two individuals fleeing on foot.

Officers and Detectives from the Wellesley Police Department, Dover, Needham, Wellesley College Campus Police and Massachusetts State Police
responded to assist in searching the area. At approximately 7:00 p.m. a resident reported seeing a male party running through their yard on Longmeadow Road. Lt. Jeff Renzella encountered the male party, later identified as being from Denver, and he was taken into custody.

Officers continued to search the area for the second individual with the assistance of two Massachusetts State Police K9’s, the State Police Airwing and officers from area forces. Drones were also deployed by the Dover and Wellesley Police to assist with the search, but it was ultimately determined that the second suspect had fled the area.

The Wellesley Police encourage residents to report any suspicious active to the Emergency Communications Center by calling 9-1-1.

The incident remains under investigation.