String of break-ins reported at town halls, churches

By Globe Staff

State police say they're assisting local police in investigating break-ins at town halls and churches in more than a dozen towns in central and western Massachusetts.

Police say incidents happened in Bernardston, Brookfield, Conway, Colrain, Cummington, Goshen, Holland, Leverett, Shelburne Falls, Sunderland, and Wales.

Break-ins were also reported this week in Leicester and Spencer. The Connecticut State police said they were also investigating two recent incidents.

Law enforcement officials from across the state discussed the wave of break-ins at a meeting today in Northampton, state police said in a statement.

Police asked town officials to remain vigilant and ensure that all buildings are properly secured.

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