Crime & Safety

Flaming Bag of Excrement Thrown at Door

Wellesley police and fire responded to the report of a "fireball" on a porch on Elmwood Road Friday evening.

Wellesley police and fire responded to an Elmwood Road home Friday evening around 9 p.m. after someone threw a bag of “flaming excrement” at the door.

officials had to pry the door a little to put out the flames, but no other damage or injuries were reported, according to Sgt. Scott Showstead.

The individuals who threw the bag were not found, Showstead said.

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