THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 24, 2020 Page 7 CLEAN UP | from page 1 on the security camera, Breen said a Saugus police offi cer noticed a distinctive fl ying bat on the side of the truck, which he was able to locate at a local business. “Hopefully, police will be able to fi nd out the guy who rented the truck being used at the time [of the dumping], Breen said. Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said a lack of resolution for the license tag number makes it a more diffi cult case to solve. Nevertheless, he said it’s an active investigation. “This is not the first time LITTERBUG BAGS: This week Jerry Breen called on illegal dumpers to return to his property to retrieve the trash they tossed. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) it’s happened to him, so I’m sure he’s frustrated,” said Ricciardelli. “Just because you catch it on camera doesn’t mean you can figure things out. I feel for Mr. Breen. He’s been a valued member of the community ever since I’ve been in the Police Department. We’re doing everything we can to investigate,” the chief said. Other photos takA WARNING SIGN TO THE CULPRITS: If people drive to the back of Roller World, Inc. at 425R Broadway (Route 1 South) and dump trash, there’s a good chance they will be fi lmed – and that could become evidence for police. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) en from Breen’s security camera show a gray Mitsubishi making three trips to the back of Roller World on July 11, each time tossing paper bags from Rocky’s Ace Hardware on the ground. “There are 57 bags that say Rocky’s Ace Hardware on them,” Breen said. He noted that one of the bags contained some potential evidence that could lead police to a Saugus work site where the trash originated. Breen recalled that he once had gates installed at the back of his property to block people from dumping trash and construction debris. But town offi cials considered it a potential safety hazard, so Breen said he was told to take the gates down. “It’s the perfect place to dump stuff after hours when nobody is watching. But with the help of the police, we’re hoping to put a stop to that,” he said. Offi cer Carmine Cicolini of the Saugus Police Department is investigating the dumping incidents. Citizens who have information that may help investigators solve the case should call Saugus Police at 781-941-1199. • • •
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