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Tewksbury Police Release Video, Seek Driver Who Ran Over Seagulls in Strip Mall Lot

Investigators urge tips with Environmental Police assisting after six birds were found dead.

Overview

  • Surveillance footage from around 12:06 p.m. Thursday shows a dark-colored SUV accelerating through a flock in the parking lot at 1777 Main St.
  • Responding officers found six dead seagulls at the scene, according to police.
  • The department says its initial review indicates the SUV accelerated into the birds, and the driver remains unidentified.
  • The Massachusetts Environmental Police are assisting Tewksbury police in the investigation.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call 978-851-7373 or submit anonymous tips at 978-851-0175 or tewksburypolice.com/anonymous-tips/.