In the early morning hours of October 29 and November 2, 2025, two vehicles were targeted, one on Main Street and one on College Avenue, with all four tires stolen from each. An additional attempt occurred on November 1, 2025, on Water Street, where the victim discovered the lug nuts had been removed but the tires were not taken.
During the investigation, it was learned that surrounding cities and towns were experiencing a similar pattern of thefts. Through the hard work of our detective unit and after a month-long, thorough investigation, an arrest was made today after securing multiple arrest warrants.
Joseph Munoz, 34, of Methuen, was arrested this morning in Haverhill.
Thank you to the Haverhill Police Department, Salem Police Department, Methuen Police Department, Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police VFAS for their assistance.
Munoz was arraigned today in Somerville District Court on multiple charges, including Taking and Stealing Parts from a Motor Vehicle and Attempt to Commit a Crime.
