Snowplow equipment theft in Mass. leads to arrest of man found hiding under his bed
Billerica police arrested a 33-year-old man late last week in connection with stealing snowplow blades and mounts, a work truck and other property, according to the police department.
Billerica resident Michael Sansevero is facing 17 counts including theft, breaking and entering, illegal gun and drug charges as a result of the police investigation, Billerica police said in a press release .
The investigation into Sansevero began Dec. 29 after Billerica police were notified of a break-in at a car dealership on Dunham Road, police said. Several new snowplow blades and mounts were stolen from the business overnight.
Investigators identified Sansevero and a 31-year-old Billerica man as suspects after reviewing security video and other evidence, police said. They then obtained search warrants for Sansevero's home on Ox Road and a vehicle driven by the 31-year-old man and executed them on Jan. 1 and 2.
During the search, investigators found the stolen snowplow blades and mounts, as well as five illegal guns, two large-capacity magazines, ammunition, fentanyl and other illegal drugs, police said. They discovered Sansevero hiding under a bed in his home and arrested him.
The investigation also led to the recovery of a stolen work truck and trailer from a separate location in Billerica, police said. Investigators estimate that they recovered stolen property worth more than $35,000 in total.
It is unclear whether police have located the 31-year-old man, but the department said they are still investigating, and that he may face charges in the future.
Sansevero's arraignment in Lowell District Court is scheduled for Monday.
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