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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southampton police warn of multiple car break-ins overnight
SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Southampton Police Department is warning residents of car break-ins that took place overnight throughout town. Southampton Police warn residents after nearly $100K lost to schemes The break-ins took place in the area of Bissonette Circle, White Loaf Road, and Pequot Road between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Every one of the vehicles that was broken into was left unlocked. If anyone has any information or has camera footage, contact the Southampton Police Department at 413-527-1120 or email Officer Angers at dangers@ Residents should also bring any valuables, including bikes, keys, and tools, into a locked shed, garage, or inside their home, and secure and hide all valuables, including phones, wallets, keys, jewelry, and money. Police are also encouraging residents to adopt the '9:00 p.m. Routine,' a nationwide initiative employed by police departments to help prevent theft. At 9:00 p.m. every night, residents should make sure their car doors and windows are locked, doors to their home are locked, and all their alarms are activated. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southampton Police warn residents after nearly $100K lost to schemes
SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Local police are urging residents to be on high alert for scams after nearly $100,000 in losses have been reported in town since the start of the year. According to Southampton Police Chief Ian Illingsworth, schemers have used increasingly sophisticated tactics, some leveraging artificial intelligence, to manipulate victims into surrendering large sums of money. He noted that one elderly resident lost approximately $76,000 in total before authorities intervened, including $26,000 in cash that was about to be handed over to a scheme artist that showed up at their home. That individual was arrested by Southampton Police in January. 'All age brackets have been affected and understandably so,' said Illingsworth. 'The scammers are brazen, apply threat tactics, and use very sophisticated trickery that involve artificial intelligence such as spoofing phone numbers or AI-generated voice replication of a relative or friend.' These types of crimes are difficult to investigate and prosecute, particularly when perpetrators operate from outside the United States. Because of that, Illingsworth emphasized that prevention remains the most effective line of defense. Police are educating residents to recognize common red flags associated with scams, including: A strong sense of urgency or imminent threat, such as claims that a loved one is under arrest or that your computer has been compromised. Unusual payment requests, such as wiring money, using gift cards or bitcoin kiosks, or handing over large amounts of cash. Offers that seem too good to be true, like surprise lottery wins or online romantic interests who appear unusually glamorous or claim to be celebrities. To better combat the issue, the Southampton Police Department has formed a working group with local banks, the Southampton Council on Aging, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office, and area law enforcement agencies. The group aims to explore public education efforts and possible legislative solutions to reduce scam-related victimization. Anyone with concerns or questions is encouraged to contact the Southampton Police Department. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Southampton police seek help finding missing 75-year-old man
SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Southampton Police Department is seeking the public's help in searching for a missing 75-year-old man. These western Mass. farmers awarded grant to improve technology The police department states that the man from the Strong Road and Valley Road area has been missing since approximately 5:00 a.m. He's described as being six feet tall and of medium build. He was last reported to be on foot and was seen wearing a burnt orange T-shirt and black and white flannel pants. He might be carrying a blanket. If you see him or know his whereabouts, call 413-529-1441 with any information. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
