Residents in Normandy Road area were reportedly shocked when Police discovered a swarm of bees in the trunk of a car parked in the neigbourhood.
Fitchburg police responded Sunday to a report of a large number of bees swarming in the area and officers arrived only to discover that someone had apparently placed bee hives in the trunk of a parked vehicle.
A woman was stung on the nose when the trunk was opened, but did not require medical attention, police said.
Beekeepers were summoned to the scene and were seen removing the hives from the vehicle's trunk while dressed in full protective gear.
Police said the bees are believed to have been intentionally placed in the trunk of the car. An investigation has been opened to determine whether the bees were intended to harm the owner of the vehicle.
Crime? Bee hives discovered inside trunk of car
WCVB - Boston, MA