Police in Weston, Massachusetts, are seeking public assistance after a masked person wearing what appeared to be a bicycle helmet was recorded near a private home during the early morning hours of Aug. 2. The individual was seen carrying a flashlight and moving around the Highland Street property before apparently heading toward nearby woods. Investigators said there is no indication the person entered the home, but described the overnight activity on private property as suspicious.
Authorities are asking residents to review security and doorbell camera footage from approximately 2:30 to 3:30 a.m. Police said even images of someone walking, riding a bicycle or leaving the area could help identify the person.
| 1) | Overnight surveillance captures masked figure |
| 2) | Activity reported at Highland Street property |
| 3) | Police explain why the incident is concerning |
| 4) | Residents asked to check camera footage |
| 5) | Investigators seek information from the public |
Overnight surveillance captures masked figure
Weston police said surveillance cameras at a private property recorded a person walking around the residence between about 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. The figure appeared to be fully masked and was also seen wearing what looked like a bicycle helmet. Because the activity occurred overnight and on private property, investigators are treating it as a suspicious incident.
Activity reported at Highland Street property
According to police, the person appeared to approach the Highland Street home from a nearby trail while carrying a flashlight. One image reportedly shows the light directed toward the house’s three-car garage. Investigators also said the person appeared to take a hunting chair from the property and carry it toward the woods. Police have not indicated that the individual entered the residence.
Police explain why the incident is concerning
The incident occurred in Weston, an affluent suburban community outside Boston known for expensive residential property. Police Chief Denis Linehan said the combination of a masked person, private property and an extended presence during the early morning hours was especially troubling.
“It’s creepy, there is no doubt about it.”
Linehan said the department was concerned because the person was on someone else’s property while masked and remained there for an extended period at approximately 3 a.m. Authorities have not publicly identified a motive or confirmed the person’s identity.
Residents asked to check camera footage
Police are asking nearby homeowners to review home security systems and doorbell cameras covering the relevant overnight period. Footage does not need to show the person at the Highland Street residence to be useful. Investigators said recordings of someone walking, riding a bicycle or departing the area could help establish the person’s route.
Investigators seek information from the public
Anyone with information, surveillance footage or other material related to the incident is asked to contact the Weston Police Department at (781) 786-6200. The request is intended to help investigators determine where the person came from, where they went and what occurred during the time spent on the property. Police have not reported an arrest or announced any injuries connected with the case.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | A masked, helmeted person was recorded near a Weston home. |
| 2 | The activity occurred between approximately 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 2. |
| 3 | The person carried a flashlight and appeared to remove a hunting chair. |
| 4 | Police said there is no indication the home was entered. |
Summary
Weston police are investigating suspicious overnight activity involving a masked person near a Highland Street residence. The individual was recorded with a flashlight and appeared to take a hunting chair toward nearby woods. Authorities are seeking additional video and information from residents as they work to identify the person and clarify the circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the incident occur?
Police said the person was recorded between approximately 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Where was the person seen?
The activity was recorded at a private residence on Highland Street in Weston, Massachusetts, near a trail and wooded area.
How can the public help?
Residents can review security or doorbell camera footage from the relevant hours and contact the Weston Police Department at (781) 786-6200 with useful information.
