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The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

December 2nd 2008 Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 12;29AM (12/02) – Boylston St/ Sumner Rd

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle that was swerving in between traveling lanes at excessive speed. After further investigation the driver placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

  • Occurred at 3:28PM (12/02) – Cypress St/ Walnut St

Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival police met with the driver who had a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. After further investigation the driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 11:35AM (12/02) – Ward Pond

An officer retrieved an ignition key with the lock entry mechanism that was found in the Ward Pond area. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police evidence officer at the (617)730-2252.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

December 1st 2008 Police Reports

Burglary

  • Occurred between 8:00AM (12/01) and 7:49PM (12/01) – 32 Winchester St

Victim reported that upon returning home she noticed that her Macintosh laptop and Brookstone stereo were missing from her living room table. She also observed that several jewelry boxes in her bedroom had been rummaged through. It appeared that entry was gained through her rear bedroom window.

  • Occurred between 5:00PM (12/01) and 7:40PM (12/01) – 77 Marion St

Victim reported that upon returning home he observed that his 22” Samsung flat television valued at $450 was missing from his living room. It appeared that entry was gained through the bedroom window. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 5:30PM (12/01) and 6:15PM (12/01) – 154 Harvard St

Victim reported that she was at home when she observed that someone had entered her apartment and removed her HP Pavillion laptop valued at $1600 and purse containing her personal cards. It appeared that entry was gained through her bedroom window.

  • Occurred between 4:00PM (11/26) and 11:14AM (12/01) – 37 Auburn St

Reporting party states that someone had broken into eight storage bins on his property. It appeared that entry was gained into the basement through a window that had been removed. Nothing appeared to be missing from any of the units.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 10:00PM (11/30) and 8:30PM (12/01) – 2 Strathmore Rd

Victim reported that upon returning home he observed that his Mezuzah valued at $150 was removed from his apartment’s front door. The Mezuzah is described as having a mahogany base with a silver colored star in the center and has a parchment scroll with Hebrew writing inside.

  • Occurred between 6:00PM (11/30) and 5:00PM (12/01) – 2 Strathmore Rd

Victim reported that he also had a Mezuzah valued at $150 stolen from the front door of his apartment. The Mezuzah is described as having a bronze, woven pattern with green gem stones and a parchment enclosed through a small opening on the top. This is the second incident to have occurred at this location.



Monday, December 1, 2008

November 25th – 30th Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 2:49AM (11/30) – 739 Boylston St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of a Class E substance.

  • Occurred at 9:24PM (11/29) – Brookline Ave/ Parkway Rd

An officer on patrol stopped two individuals who were acting suspiciously in a parking lot. Further investigation revealed that the two subjects were in possession of illegal substances. They were placed under arrest for possession of a Class B and Class D substance.

  • Occurred at 3:00PM (11/29) – 247 Kent St

Police were dispatched to a report of man chasing two suspects who had just robbed a woman. Police with the help of witnesses were able to pursue and apprehend both suspects. A search revealed that one of the suspects was in possession of a knife. The suspects were placed under arrest and charged with armed robbery while masked.

  • Occurred at 2:51AM (11/29) – 39 Lagrange St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle after its occupants were acting suspiciously. Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating a motor vehicle without a license and had three active warrants. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred a 8:07PM (11/28) – Washington St/ Juniper St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver’s right to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred at 1:02PM (11/29) – 300 Harvard St

Police officers were dispatched to a report of a shoplifter being detained. Upon arrival police met with store officials who stated that the suspect had placed several clothing articles in her purse. The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with shoplifting.

  • Occurred at 11:43AM (11/27) - 89 Marion St

Officers on patrol stopped two individuals who were acting suspiciously. Further investigation revealed that the suspects were in possession of a Class A substance and hypodermic needles. The suspects were both placed under arrest.

  • Occurred between 12:43AM (11/26) – 80 Boylston St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for traveling at excessive speed. After stopping the vehicle further investigation revealed that the driver’s right to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred between 4:12PM (11/25) and 6:35PM (11/25) – Brookline Ave/ Aspinwall Ave

Officers responded to a report of a car accident. Upon arrival police met with one of the drivers who had a strong odor of alcohol coming from him. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He will be summoned to court for operating under the influence of alcohol, and driving to endanger.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 11:00PM (11/29) and 3:00PM (11/30) – 77 Mason (43)

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that her passenger side door was slightly open. She noticed that her glove compartment had been rummaged through and found that her pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses valued at $200 and a small flashlight was missing. The vehicle had been left unlocked.

  • Occurred between 11:30AM (11/30) and 11:50AM (11/30) – 1773 Beacon St

Victim reported that she had reached into her purse to retrieve her wallet when she observed that it was missing. She reported that she had left her purse unattended on a church pew during Sunday service at All Saint Parish. The wallet contained personal cards, a check book and $20 in cash.

  • Occurred between 10:00AM (11/26) and 12:00PM (11/28) – 79 Buckminster Rd

Victim reported that after viewing his online bank statements he observed that there were two suspicious checks in his account. He later noticed that two checks had been taken from his checkbook located in his kitchen. He informed officers that there are several people working in and around his house. A follow up investigation is being conducted.

  • Occurred between 2:30PM (11/27) and 3:00PM (11/27) – 210 Harvard St

Reporting party states that he observed that his IPod and IPod Inmotion sound dock were missing from the United Parish building where it was used to provide music for their Thanksgiving dinner party. The entire system is valued at $500.

  • Occurred between 9:34AM (11/16) and 9:34(11/23) – 33 Pond Ave

Victim reported that upon returning home from vacation he observed that $105 in cash was missing from his nightstand. He informed officers that management had allowed contractors to do work in his apartment while he was away. A follow – up investigation is being conducted.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 6:00AM (11/26) and 11:30AM (11/30) – 42 Station St

Victims reported that upon arriving home they discovered that their two flat screen TV’s had been stolen. Their AOC Envision TV valued at $400 was taken from their spare room, and their Trutech TV valued at $400 was taken off their kitchen wall. The mounting unit valued at $75 was also missing. It appeared that entry was gain using the bedroom window.

  • Occurred between 1:00PM (11/26) and 6:08PM (11/26) – 168 Winchester St

Victims reported that upon returning home they observed that one of their side windows had been broken. Upon entering their home they observed that their digital camera, Dell Laptop, and two IPods were missing. A silver bracelet and $40 in cash was also missing. They also noticed that their green Toyota was stolen from the driveway.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 10:30PM (11/29) and 11:00AM (11/30) – 696 Washington St

Reporting party states that upon returning to his business he observed that the front door window had been shattered. It appeared that there was no attempt to enter the premises.

  • Occurred between 5:30PM (11/28) and 10:30AM (11/29) – 26 Holly Lane

Reporting party states that upon returning to her vehicle she observed damage done to the rear of her vehicle. It appeared that someone had keyed the vehicle.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 1:00PM (11/28) and 11L00AM (11/29) – 50 Franklin St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he discovered that his glove compartment had been rummaged through and found its contents spread throughout the vehicle. It appeared that an unknown amount of change was missing from the car’s ashtray.

  • Occurred between 10:00PM (11/28) and 7:00AM (11/29) – 227 Cypress St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his passenger side window had been smashed. He noticed that his vehicle had been rummaged through and found two cassette tapes missing.

  • Occurred between 6:30PM (11/27) and 7:30PM (11/27) – 197 Kent St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his driver’s side window had been smashed. He noticed that his portable Plenio GPS Unit valued at $500 was taken from the dashboard of the vehicle.

  • Occurred between 7:30PM (11/25) and 9:45PM (11/25) – 1 Pearl St

Victim reported that upon retuning to her parked vehicle she observed that her front passenger side window had been smashed. She noticed that her Tom Tom GPS unit valued at $350 was missing.

Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Occurred between 2:00PM (11/28) and 7:40PM (11/28) – 85 Egmont St

Reporting party states that upon returning to retrieve his company vehicle he observed that it was missing. The vehicle is described as a white Ford Econoline van with “Northeast Electrical and Mechanical” written on the sides.

Found Property

  • Occurred between 1:25PM (11/25) and 2:00PM (11/25) – Beacon St/ Harvard St

A police officer retrieved an ignition key with the lock entry mechanism that was found by the MBTA green line track. For retrieval contact the Brookline Police Department.

  • Occurred between 9:17AM (11/26) and 10:00AM 911/26)- 63 Pleasant St

A bicycle was retrieved by the Brookline Highway department that was left at the rear of the station. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.