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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Dozens of undelivered packages dumped in Wayland, Sudbury
At Wild Birds Unlimited in Sudbury, staff members have been on somewhat of a wild goose chase this week, after discovering dozens of dumped deliveries in their recycling bin. They called Sudbury police, and then tried the phone numbers listed on the shipping labels. "It was an odd conversation (with the recipients). 'You're a bird store? You have my parcel? Was it misdelivered to you?' 'No, your parcel unfortunately was dumped behind our store,'" explained Parker Bentley. Fewer than four miles up Boston Post Road, as the crow flies, Wayland police were unpacking the same parcel problem. A neighbor there found four times as many items - dumped. Wayland police retrieve 100 packages "We retrieved the 100 packages," said Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman. "We determined all the packages were unopened and they were from a delivery company called UniUni." The packages were for residents not only in Wayland but some in Natick, Framingham and Sudbury. While Wayland detectives work with surrounding departments and the district attorney, the delivery company is working on those deliveries they picked up from the PD. Back in Sudbury, most people picked theirs up from the store - thanks to the staff, who took potential new customers under their wing. "Well, these are our friends and neighbors. Then we started fielding calls and we realized how large this was; the majority of people who were calling in - we didn't have their parcel. Who knows how many are actually out there," Bentley said. Businesses asked to check dumpsters UniUni does some deliveries for companies like TikTok, Temu, and SHEIN. They did not respond to WBZ's request for a comment. Wayland police are asking business owners to check their dumpsters. They encouraged residents who didn't receive a UniUni delivery to contact the original seller for a replacement or refund, and the attorney general's office to file a complaint.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
Wayland police responding to series of break-ins targeting homeowners of Asian descent
The Wayland Police Department is investigating a series of break-ins that appear to be targeting homeowners of Asian descent. According to Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman, all three incidents occurred in the early evening hours. In each case, the suspects cut all telephone and cable wires leading into the home before forcibly entering the premises. Once inside, they stole cash and jewelry. The suspects appear to be specifically targeting homeowners of Asian descent, Wayland police said. Wayland Police are reminding residents to properly lock their homes and providing the following safety home tips: Install solid, easy-to-use locks on doors windows, and garages. Use deadbolts. Extra keys should not be hidden under doormats, or in planters. Leave an extra set with a trusted individual. Keep valuables in a secure place such as a safe or lock box. Safes must be strongly secured to a surface. Keep an outside light on at night. Eliminate outdoor hiding places by keeping up with landscaping. Do not leave valuables in your car. Residents are also encouraged to talk to their neighbors and alert them of the recent break-ins. Neighboring towns have reported similar incidents and the towns are collaborating to address this ongoing issue and are seeking the individuals responsible. 'We believe that working collaboratively with our neighbors will enhance the safety of our community,' said Chief Burman. Wayland Police are asking residents to report any suspicious vehicles or individuals in the neighborhood immediately at 508-358-4721. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
