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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
Monday, September 7, 2026
August 17 through August 23
Monday, August 17
MV THEFT
Officer responded to Star Market for a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated that his scooter was taken from where it was parked.
Officer responded to Star Market for a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated that his scooter was taken from where it was parked.
Friday, August 21, 2026
August 10 through August 16
Monday, August 10
BAT EXPOSURE
Officer took a report of a bat exposure.
Officer took a report of a bat exposure.
TRESPASSING
Officer responded to Jordan Rd for a report of trespassing.
Officer responded to Jordan Rd for a report of trespassing.
FRAUD
Officer responded to Sears Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that the suspect asked him to send money in smaller increments to an account provided.
Officer responded to Sears Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that the suspect asked him to send money in smaller increments to an account provided.
LARCENY
Officer responded to Pond Av. The reporting party stated that he left his car windows open and a couple items were stolen.
Officer responded to Pond Av. The reporting party stated that he left his car windows open and a couple items were stolen.
August 3 through August 9
Monday, August 03
SHOPLIFTING
Officer was called to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that the suspect took beverages and walked out of the store without paying.
Officer was called to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that the suspect took beverages and walked out of the store without paying.
BAT EXPOSURE
Officer responded to Reservoir Rd for a report of a bat in residence. The reporting party stated that she did not know how long the bat had been in her home and if it made any contact with her son; the bat was captured.
Officer responded to Reservoir Rd for a report of a bat in residence. The reporting party stated that she did not know how long the bat had been in her home and if it made any contact with her son; the bat was captured.
LARCENY
Officer responded to Pond Av for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated that his bike was missing from his garage where he placed it a few days ago.
Officer responded to Pond Av for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated that his bike was missing from his garage where he placed it a few days ago.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
July 27 through August 2, 2026
Monday, July 27
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Officer responded to Tappan St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that the suspect came up to their staircase and moved things about; the same was done to their neighbor.
Officer responded to Tappan St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that the suspect came up to their staircase and moved things about; the same was done to their neighbor.
LARCENY
Officer took a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that her package was taken from her front steps within the few minutes it took her to go upstairs and return down.
Officer took a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that her package was taken from her front steps within the few minutes it took her to go upstairs and return down.
SHOPLIFTING
Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The stolen items were recovered and one of the suspects was apprehended.
Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The stolen items were recovered and one of the suspects was apprehended.
July 20 through July 26, 2026
Monday, July 20
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Officer responded to Whitney St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that someone walked into her home and when they saw her, claimed it was a wrong house and backed out.
Officer responded to Whitney St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that someone walked into her home and when they saw her, claimed it was a wrong house and backed out.
Monday, July 27, 2026
June 29 through July 5, 2026
Monday, June 29
THEFT
Officer responded to a report of theft in the morning. The reporting parties stated that a laptop had disappeared from their apartment.
Officer responded to a report of theft in the morning. The reporting parties stated that a laptop had disappeared from their apartment.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Officer responded to Chapel St in the morning for a fire alarm call. The officer was approached by a reporting party stating that there had been a prior occurrence and damage to a handrail.
Officer responded to Chapel St in the morning for a fire alarm call. The officer was approached by a reporting party stating that there had been a prior occurrence and damage to a handrail.
FRAUD
Officer responded to a report in the morning at Greenhill Road. The reporting party stated that there had been fraudulent use of a family member's credit card multiple times at different locations.
Officer responded to a report in the morning at Greenhill Road. The reporting party stated that there had been fraudulent use of a family member's credit card multiple times at different locations.
SHOPLIFTING
Officer responded to a report of shoplifting during the day at Commonwealth Ave. The reporting parties stated that the suspect's actions were disruptive to customers and is also a repeat shoplifter.
Officer responded to a report of shoplifting during the day at Commonwealth Ave. The reporting parties stated that the suspect's actions were disruptive to customers and is also a repeat shoplifter.
THEFT
Officer responded to a report of equipment theft at Park St. The reporting party stated that he left his property outside overnight and returned to his vehicle in the morning to find it gone. He stated that he hid it in a place that was difficult to find.
Officer responded to a report of equipment theft at Park St. The reporting party stated that he left his property outside overnight and returned to his vehicle in the morning to find it gone. He stated that he hid it in a place that was difficult to find.
SHOPLIFTING
Officers were called to Commonwealth Av during the day for a report of possible shoplifting. Suspect was apprehended and the stolen items in their possession was retrieved.
Officers were called to Commonwealth Av during the day for a report of possible shoplifting. Suspect was apprehended and the stolen items in their possession was retrieved.
July 13 through July 19, 2026
Monday, July 13
LOST PROPERTY
Officer responded to a report of a missing item from a locked vehicle. The reporting party stated that he left his personal item in his car before locking it and returned to find it gone but there was no suspicious activity with his car.
Officer responded to a report of a missing item from a locked vehicle. The reporting party stated that he left his personal item in his car before locking it and returned to find it gone but there was no suspicious activity with his car.
SHOPLIFTING
Officer responded to a report of shoplifting at Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated that the suspect came into the store and took items off the shelf and put in her bag.
Officer responded to a report of shoplifting at Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated that the suspect came into the store and took items off the shelf and put in her bag.
FRAUD
Officer was called to Washington St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that she transferred money to an account as payment for an apartment rental but was cut off once the money was sent.
Officer was called to Washington St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that she transferred money to an account as payment for an apartment rental but was cut off once the money was sent.
FOUND PROPERTY
Officer recovered a scooter in the evening around Reservoir Rd.
Officer recovered a scooter in the evening around Reservoir Rd.
July 06 through July 12, 2026
Monday, July 06
BIKE THEFT
Officer responded to Babcock St . The reporting party stated that his securely locked bike was missing.
Officer responded to Babcock St . The reporting party stated that his securely locked bike was missing.
THEFT
Officer took a report of a missing license plate. The reporting party stated that she took her car for an inspection and realized her license plate has not been attached for a while.
Officer took a report of a missing license plate. The reporting party stated that she took her car for an inspection and realized her license plate has not been attached for a while.
THEFT
Officer responded in the evening to a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated that he saw his scooter the day before it disappeared; a bike was left in replacement of the scooter.
Officer responded in the evening to a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated that he saw his scooter the day before it disappeared; a bike was left in replacement of the scooter.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
June 22 through June 28, 2026
Monday, June 22
SHOPLIFTING
Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was placed under arrest.
SHOPLIFTING
Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a shoplifting.
Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a shoplifting.
FRAUD
Officers took a report of fraudulent use of a credit card.
Officers took a report of fraudulent use of a credit card.
SHOPLIFTING
Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was placed under arrest.
SHOPLIFTING
Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of a shoplifting.
Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of a shoplifting.
SWATTING
Officers were called to High St for a report of a threatening phone call.
Officers were called to High St for a report of a threatening phone call.
MV THEFT
Officers responded to Alton Pl for a report of a motor vehicle stolen from a residential street.
Officers responded to Alton Pl for a report of a motor vehicle stolen from a residential street.
BIKE THEFT
Officers were called to Englewood Av for a report of a bike stolen from a front yard.
Officers were called to Englewood Av for a report of a bike stolen from a front yard.
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