Crime & Safety
Tewksbury Police Department Installs License Plate Readers
Police installing small black cameras around town used to track license plates and ultimately solve crimes, according to a report.
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TEWKSBURY, MA — The police department is installing 13 license plate readers in an effort to solve crimes, The Tewksbury Town Crier reported.
A police official said that the existing cameras have proved effective and have been involved in solving numerous crimes, including a bank robbery, burglaries, and motor vehicle break-ins.
Read the full story in The Town Crier.
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