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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

Friday, February 19, 2021

February 18, 2021

 2/17/2021 MOTOR VEHICLE B&E - Officers took a report for a motor vehicle break and enter on Fuller St. The victim returned to their vehicle with their items rummaged through. Detectives are currently searching for surveillance of the area.

2/17/2021 IDENTITY THEFT - Officers took a report of potential identity fraud where the reporting party stated that someone called them claiming to be from Amazon. The caller warned that the victim's account was compromised and that they needed to provide their personal information. Upon doing so, a transaction was attempted to be made on the victim's card. This prompted them to contact police to report fraud.

2/17/2021 SIMPLE ASSAULT - Officers took a report of simple assault where the victim reported that while waiting at a bus stop on Commonwealth Ave., a subject approached them and along with some remarks, spat on the victim's face. Detectives are currently searching for surveillance around the area. 

2/17/2021 ASSAULT AND BATTERY - Officers responded to a report for assault on Webster St. The victim reported that they approached the subject in a restricted area for employees. The interrogation lead the subject to shove the employee and then they proceeded to leave the building. Officers are currently examining camera footage in the building.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 9, 2021

 2/8/2021 FRAUD - Officers took a report for unemployment fraud where the victim was notified that they filed for unemployment benefits. Since the victim did not file for the benefits, they contacted police. 

2/8/2021 SHOPLIFTING - Officers took a report for shoplifting on Commonwealth Ave. where two suspects threatened employees and proceeded to exit the establishment with unpaid merchandise. Video surveillance revealed the suspects' getaway vehicle and detectives are currently investigating. 

February 10, 2021

 2/9/2021 BICYCLE THEFT - Officers responded to a bicycle theft on Pleasant St. where the victim reported leaving their bike unlocked at their apartment building. After returning an hour later, the bike was gone.

2/9/2021 LARCENY - Officers responded to a report of a stolen wallet where the victim stated that they went to an ATM and then promptly when to another establishment. Upon realizing that they were missing their wallet, they returned to the ATM. The wallet was not located so the victim contacted employees at the bank. Upon discovering that their wallet has been stolen, they contact police and detectives are currently investigating. 

February 8, 2021

 2/5/2021 LARCENY OF MOTOR SCOOTER - Officers took a report for a motor scooter theft where the reporting party stated that they left their scooter at a bike rack on Beacon St. When they returned, the scooter was gone. 

2/5/2021 BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Dwight St. where the reporting party stated that they left their bike in the basement of their building. Upon returning, the bike was gone but there was no forced entry into the basement.

2/5/2021 ID FRAUD - Officers responded to a report for identification fraud as the reporting party stated that someone had filed an unemployment claim under their name. Since they did not file for the benefits, they contacted police and the Commonwealth. _________________________________________________________________________________

2/7/2021 GRAFFITI - Officers responded to a complaint for graffiti on Claflin Path where someone tagged the fence and wall of the building. 

2/7/2021 FRAUD - Officers responded to a report of a phishing scam where the victim received a text message regarding an unemployment claim. Upon being redirected to a website and entering their information, the victim believed the website to be fraudulent.