May 16, 2022

Monday, May 9

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they were advised that unemployment benefits had been collected using their name and social security number, without their prior knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Coolidge Corner for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that an individual had forced open the smoking receptacle but walked away when confronted by an employee. They returned later to rip the receptacle open again, threw it on the ground, and then stomped on it. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a phone call from someone claiming to work for Amazon. The individual made claims of identity theft and transferred them to another individual claiming to be with the DEA, who threatened to cancel their social security number. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of larceny and of an individual making threats. The reporting party stated they confronted an individual attempting to shoplift. The male individual made threats and hand gestures as if they had a weapon in their hands. Once they exited the store, they pulled out a knife, put it on display, then left the area on foot. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

Tuesday, May 10

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud by check. The reporting party stated they discovered checks they had written were altered and deposited without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 11

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred at Amory Park. The reporting party stated they were walking their dog off leash when they approached another pair playing ball with their dog. The other dog attacked the dog unprovoked, and the other owners separated the two animals. The owner was issued a by-law citation.

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred on Brookline Av. The reporting party stated their dog was running off-leash in the park when it attacked another dog. They have been issued a by-law citation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received notice from their bank that their account had been over-drafted, but they did not authorize any of the transactions. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent charges made to their credit card and that some of their checks had been altered and then deposited. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, May 12

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of a delivery, but when they went to retrieve the packages, they were gone. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated they stored items in an unlocked locker and returned an hour later to discover they were missing. They were later notified of fraudulent charges to their bank account. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 13

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter indicating they had filed for an unemployment claim and outlining their new account, despite never having done so. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they responded to a job posting and began corresponding with an individual who requested payments through Venmo. The matter is under investigation.

ROBBERY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a robbery. The reporting party stated a male individual placed a note on the counter demanding money, before fleeing the scene. The perpetrator has been arrested.

Saturday, May 14

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an attempted robbery. The reporting party stated they were walking down the street when a male individual approached them on a moped. He then demanded the victim's money and belongings, but they were able to leave without further interaction. The matter is under investigation.

MOPED THEFT - Officers were called to Summit Av for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they witnessed two individuals cutting the lock on their scooter, that was parked in the driveway. The matter is under investigation. 

Sunday, May 15

ASSAULT - Officers responded to the area of Mountfort St and Carlton St for a report of road rage. The reporting party stated an operator of the vehicle behind them was behaving erratically and aggressively. While both vehicles were stopped, the suspect banged on the windows with a knife and screamed profanities. No one was injured. The perpetrator was identified and summonsed to court.

May 30, 2022

Monday, May 23

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found new graffiti on public property. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Department.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Harris St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received notification of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Washburn Tr for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they had left their vehicle in a garage for a few days and returned to discover that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a fraudulent check transaction and later received a phone call asking for compensation for checks. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 25

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Clyde St for a report of an altercation between two individuals. The reporting party stated an individual had become irate after a conversation and proceeded to throw a soda at the victim and repeatedly strike them. The suspect will be summonsed to court for assault.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that they received an email from Norton Antivirus which claimed the product trial was over and to call the provided number for a refund. An individual claiming to be from Norton stated they made a mistake in typing out the refund and requested the reporting party pay the remaining balance. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers were called to the area of Brookline Av and Park St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they were driving a male individual to a new destination, when they decided to cancel the ride. The passenger became upset, threw food at the driver, and proceeded to strike them in the head before fleeing the vehicle. The matter is under investigation. 

Thursday, May 26

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Asheville Rd for a report of trespassing. Officers searched the site and found a male individual, who admitted to breaking into the location. The suspect was identified and placed under arrest for breaking and entering.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check attached to their account had been altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered that their information had been used to purchase a new phone line. The matter is under investigation.

TRESPASSING - Officers were called to Ivy St for a report of trespassing. The reporting party stated an individual was seen hopping a fence surrounding private property. He leaves without incident. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 27

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Worthington Rd for a report of an attempted burglary. The reporting party stated they witnessed a male individual walking up their neighbor's driveway, looking in windows, and attempting to open doors. The suspect was identified and placed under arrest for breaking and entering.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to St Marys St for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated they heard a truck make contact with a building and went out to confront the driver, who left the scene. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated a bank account had been opened under their name without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, May 28

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers noticed suspicious activity on Beacon St and discovered three individuals had recently graffitied public property.

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Egmont St. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual had taken some of their property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated an Eversource account had been opened using their information. The matter is under investigation.

ROBBERY - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a robbery. The reporting party stated two male individuals entered the store and began placing merchandise into bags. When an employee confronted them, one suspect struck him in the face then fled with his accomplice. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, May 29

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Station St for a report of malicious damage. A parking meter had been ripped out of the ground and deposited in the sidewalk. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Hylsop Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated that they discovered an individual had gained entry through an unlocked door overnight and stole items. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Russell St for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that at some point during the night, someone had done significant damage to the front steps of a residence. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Yarmouth Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they returned home to discover their residence had been broken into and property had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Hylsop Rd for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway for a few days and later discovered that it had been rummaged through. The matter is under investigation.

June 6, 2022

Monday, May 30

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Westbourne Tr for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found fresh graffiti on their garage door and that it would have to have occurred overnight. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found fresh graffiti on the building's wall and that it had to have occurred overnight. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

MV THEFT - Officers were called to Walnut St for a report of a theft of a motorcycle. The reporting party stated they had parked the motorcycle in their driveway overnight and discovered it missing in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated a male individual attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise in his bag. When an employee confronted him, he pushed past them and continued to exit the store. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Parkvale for a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated they went to retrieve property from a basement storage unit and discovered it had been rummaged through and that items were missing. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, May 31

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers responded to Winchester St for a report of a live bat inside of an apartment. The animal was captured and transported for testing.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Egmont St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, they found it ripped open and the contents missing. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers responded to Winthrop Rd for a report of a stolen license plate. The reporting party stated they discovered that the rear license plate had been ripped off the back of their vehicle, damaging the bumper. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Lanark Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their car unlocked in their driveway for a few days and discovered that it had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent charges on their debit card and that they have been continuously contacted by various companies. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated two individuals requested to test bicycles but took them when left unattended. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, June 1

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight in a parking lot and discovered that the door was slightly open and that the center console had been rummaged through. The matter is under investigation.

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers responded to Evans Rd for a report of a live bat inside of an apartment. The animal was captured and transported for testing.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to the area of Eliot St and Loveland Rd for a report of property damage. The post holding the street sign had been broke in half and thrown on the ground. The matter is closed.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of property damage. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in a parking lot and returned to discover someone had scratched a line along the outside of the vehicle, as well as smeared red sauce on the driver's side. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Boylston St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in a parking lot and later discovered the window had been smashed and property had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, June 2

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Princeton Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway unlocked and discovered an individual had entered it overnight and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Princeton Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway unlocked and discovered an individual had entered it overnight and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a phone call from a male individual pretending to be an agent from Customs and Border Patrol. He claimed there was a warrant out for the reporting party's arrest but that payment would clear up the issue. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they were involved in a traffic accident with another individual. When they pulled over to exchange information, the suspect knocked the victim to the ground then fled the area. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check they had written was altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they made an agreement with an individual online to purchase some items. The individual requested additional funds despite not providing the items. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers were called to South St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle parked in their driveway overnight and later discovered the rear license plate had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, June 3

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a customer disturbance. A male individual was creating a disturbance and pushed an employee. After asking him to leave, the suspect made threats but eventually left the premises without further incidence. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they agreed to sell a couch to an individual, who sent the funds through Zelle. The suspect claimed they sent too much and requested a partial reimbursement, ceasing all contact after the fact. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, June 4

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Freeman St for a report of damage to town property. The reporting party stated they found a dislodged fire hydrant lying in their yard. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of damage to private property. The reporting party stated they secured their bike to a sign and returned to find the front tire had been slashed. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Waverly St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Crafts Rd for a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party stated they witnessed a male individual going through their vehicle, which was left unlocked in the driveway. The perpetrator was later located and placed under arrest.

Sunday, June 5

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Middlesex Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated a male individual had stolen property from their vehicle, which was left unlocked in their driveway, and fled the premises. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Larz Anderson Park for a report of two individuals fighting. The reporting party stated they entered a verbal disagreement with another individual, who then struck them repeatedly. The matter is under investigation.