Newton Police Crack Case Of House Break-Ins Targeting Asian Residents

Newton MA

18 April, 2022

11:53 AM

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NEWTON, MA — Ten months after a series of house break-ins in Newton that targeted Asian residents, arrest warrants have been issued for two men in New York City in connection with the crimes. According to Newton police, both suspects have past histories of breaking and entering and burglary and one was found to be incarcerated in New York. "I am proud of the dedication and expertise our Newton Police showed in cracking these crimes," Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said in a community update Thursday. "We now know from their investigation that the suspects were indeed targeting members of our Asian community, as we initially suspected." Fuller praised Newton detectives for their hard work, specifically Detective Peter Koerber, who's been on the cause from the first break-in last June. "Det. Koerber connected these crimes occurring in Newton with similar ones in other locales, leading him to New York and New Jersey," Fuller said. "Day by day, he built the case until he obtained several search warrants, gathered a variety of evidence, and ultimately identified the two suspects. Det. Koerber presented his case to Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and the arrest warrants were issued." All the victims of the house break-ins have been updated on the investigation's progress and the arrest warrants, Fuller said. "This news cannot erase their hurt, anxiety and loss but I hope the Newton Police Department's relentless and effective work to ultimately identify two suspects will provide some solace and peace of mind," she said. Read more: Newton Police Investigating Another Series Of House Break-InsNewton Police Report Another House Break-InNewton Police Investigating 2 Anti-Asian Hate Incidents