11/6/2015-11/8/2015

On November 6^th, an officer stopped at a red light on St. Mary’s observed a subject operating a scooter who was not wearing a helmet. The officer activated his overhead emergency blue lights and initiated a traffic stop.  The officer advised the officer as to the reason for the stop and asked for the operator’s license and registration.  A check of the subject’s information revealed his license was suspended and was placed under arrest without incident.

On November 7^th, an officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth for a past report of a larceny.  On scene, the victim reported missing his wallet from his locker and noticed several charges were made to his debit card. This matter is still under investigation.

On November 7^th, an officer traveling on Harvard St observed a bicyclist without a headlight traveling outside of the bicycle lane and failed to stop for a red traffic light at Harvard St and Washington St.  Officer activated his overhead emergency blue lights and safely initiated a traffic stop. Officer asked if the subject had identification and the individual produced a Massachusetts Identification card.  As the officer began interviewing the subject, he observed the individual had difficulty answering questions and was constantly looking around not being able to concentrate. The officer checked the serial number on the bike and requested for Brookline Dispatch to run a check of the bicycle, which revealed the bicycle was reported stolen. Subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Department.

On November 8^th, an officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Station was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report an unarmed robbery.  The victim reported on 11/5/2015 at approximately 1930 hours, while waiting for a bus on of Brookline Ave, her green tote style bag was taken from her.  Victims reported being approached by a black male, in his mid to late twenties approach her, and grabbed the bag and ran down Brookline Ave. This matter is still under investigation.