By: Laura Soukkavong
Auburn – On March 26, police received a call from a resident who noticed something unusual—and trusted their instincts. That call ultimately led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a stolen vehicle.
The caller reported two men in the area of Midstate Drive with a white van, carrying trash bags across Southbridge Street toward a nearby liquor store. While the exact situation was unclear, the activity raised concern—especially during busy morning traffic.
Sergeant Wildman, who happened to be in the area, responded quickly. (As for whether he was in the Wendy’s drive-thru at the time… we can neither confirm nor deny.) Upon arrival, he located two men sitting outside Colony Liquors, surrounded by approximately ten large bags filled with bottles and cans.
As additional officers arrived, it was determined that the white van had been reported stolen out of Worcester approximately one hour earlier.
The two individuals, identified as Mr. Vidali Pabon and Mr. Jeremy Adams, were taken into custody without incident. They were later arraigned at Worcester District Court on charges related to possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Police credited the observant resident for making the call, emphasizing the importance of community awareness.
Officials remind the public: if something doesn’t look right, trust your instincts and report it. That call could make all the difference—and might even help return stolen property to its rightful owner.