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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, May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

 Friday -  April 30, 2021 


MALICIOUS DAMAGE -
Officers responded to a malicious damage report on Boylston St. where the reporting party shared that they parked in the parking lot and was making a quick trip into an office building. When they returned to the car to retrieve their phone, they were confronted by a driver who was parked next to them. The driver was unable to get into their driver's side due to the reporting party parking too close to them. The two parties cleared up the issue and went their separate ways. After, when the reporting party returned, they noticed a scratch mark on their front bumper. The reporting party later reviewed surveillance footage of the parking lot to find the aforementioned driver had scratched their car. Police have been able to identify the driver and they will be summonsed for Malicious Damage to an automobile.

ID FRAUD - Officers responded to an unemployment fraud report where the reporting party and victim shared that they received an alert that their personal information was used at the Department of Unemployment in Kentucky. The party has since filed a fraud report with the Department of Unemployment and the Federal Trade Commission.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to a malicious damage to an automobile report on St. Mary's St. where the reporting party shared that when they returned to their parked car, they noticed shards of glass on the driver's seat. They then saw the back windshield broken and there was a wooden stick on the back seat. The party shared that there was nothing missing and detectives are currently following up on the case.

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Saturday - May 1, 2021

SHOPLIFT - Officers responded to a past shoplifting report on Commonwealth Ave. where the Loss Prevention Manager shared that there were two incidents were a perpetrator concealed items and left the store without paying. The manager shared surveillance with officers and were able to share which items were stolen. Detectives are following up with a description of the suspect as well as the video footage.

SHOPLIFT - Officers responded to a past shoplifting report on Commonwealth Ave. where it was shared that a known subject walked into the store and traveled directly to the electronics section. They then promptly grabbed merchandise and exited the store without paying. Officers are familiar with the subject and have requested an arrest warrant be issued for the subject.

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to a graffiti complaint on Chapel St. where there were two illegible markings on a wall. Pictures were attached to the report and officers are looking for surveillance around the area.

FRAUD - Officers responded to a report of scam where the reporting party shared that they received a check and was asked to be a secret shopper. The party deposited the check and began to perform the actions directed on the email. Days later, the check bounced and the party realized that they had been a victim of a scam. 

LARCENY - Officers responded to a report of larceny at an establishment on Harvard St. Employees shared that someone walked into the store and requested to buy a drink. When the employee turned around to retrieve the drink, the subject picked up the tip jar and ran out of the establishment. Officers arrived to search the area and received a description of the subject. Officers are also waiting on video surveillance from the establishment.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were flagged down by someone who found a gold watch at the intersection of Saint Paul St. and Longwood Ave. The watch has special inscriptions and was turned in for safe keeping.

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Sunday - May 2, 2021 

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to a report of graffiti on Clinton Rd. where the resident shared that there were three names spray painted on the top of their garage. The spray paint belongs to the resident but they did not create the markings on the garage roof.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a report of stolen bicycles on St. Paul St. The reporting party shared that their bikes were secure and there was no signs of forced entry so the perpetrator may have an access key to the building. Officers are waiting on further information from the reporting party.

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Monday - May 3, 2021

LARCENY - Officers responded to a larceny report on Goodnough St. where the reporting party shared that they were mowing their lawn and when they went to empty the clippings bag around the corner of the house, they returned and the lawn mower was gone. The residents are currently reviewing their Ring cameras.

LARCENY - Officers responded to a report of a stolen bicycle wheel. The reporting party shared that they locked their bicycle to a fence near Amory Park and when they returned, the rear wheel of the bicycle was missing. 

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Tuesday - May 4, 2021 

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Beacon St. where the victim shared that they locked their bike to a bike rack and when they returned, their bike was missing but the lock was still there. Officers are looking for surveillance from the establishments in the area. 

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

April 30, 2021

 4/27/2021 FRAUD - Officers responded to a report of unemployment fraud. The reporting party stated that they have been receiving mails regarding unemployment claims that they did not file. The reporting party was advised to monitor bank account activities.

April 26, 2021

Friday, April 23, 2021 

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a package theft report on Cushing Rd. where the victim received a notification that their package was successfully delivered. When going to pick up the package, the victim was unable to locate the items.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a package theft on Washington St. where the victim shared that there have been 5 previous package thefts earlier this year. At time time, officers are checking surveillance footage in the area.

MV THEFT- Officers responded to a report for a stolen dirt bike on Walnut St. The victim shared that they keep their bike in the basement of their building. When checking on it, the bike was gone. The victim asked their neighbor if they saw anything, to which they replied that a couple days prior, they saw two individuals push the bike out of the basement and into the street. Officers are looking around the area for surveillance and they have a simple description of the suspects.

Saturday, April 24. 2021 

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Rawson Rd. where the victim placed their bike in front of their car which was parked in the rear lot of the building. The car was blocking the bike from street view, but the victim did not see the bike when they returned. Officers have a photo of the bike.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

B&E ATTEMPT OF A MV - Officers responded to Commonwealth Ave. for a report of a motor vehicle break and enter. The reporting party shared that the suspect walked to the back parking lot and opened the driver door to a vehicle. The suspect looked into the vehicle and then left the seen promptly. Officers have surveillance footage and have identified the suspect.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a shoplifting reports on Commonwealth Ave. where the store manager shared that the suspect was seen trying to leave the store with numerous items. The suspect was when confronted and signaled to go to the cash register to pay for the items. They then placed the basket full of items on the counter and left the store. Officers have footage and pictures of the suspect.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Washington St. where the reporting party shared that they noticed their bike missing from the lobby of their building. 

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a package theft report on Centre St. where the reporting party shared that they saw many packages inside the vestibule of their building. They noticed that several of the packages were opened. Officers contacted other tenants of the building to inquiry if there package was tampered with. Officers have contacted the property manager to request to review camera footage.