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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, July 23, 2025

July 7 through July 13, 2025

 Monday, July 7

MALICIOUS DAMAGE 

A report of malicious damage on Pleasant St was filed with Brookline Police. The suspect was summoned to the Brookline District Court. 

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

An individual on Stearns Rd reported fraudulent charges on their credit card. The charges originated from a location with which the individual has never visited. 

ANIMAL BITE

An individual approached the front desk at the Brookline Police Station to report that their dog was bitten by another dog on Highland Rd/Jamaica Rd. 

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Officers responded to suspicious activity on Addington Rd. The individual reported that they returned home from a trip and noticed multiple items around their home were moved to different positions/rooms. Officers found no signs of forced entry and nothing was reported stolen. 

BURGLARY

Officers received a report of a breaking and entering on West Roxbury Pk.

FRAUD

Officers responded to a report of fraud occurring at the intersection of Babcock and Harvard St. The reporting party was approached by an individual who asked for money for a train fare and claimed they would reimburse the funds via Zelle. The reporting party did not receive the funds as promised, and discovered this experience was common fraud trend. 

FIRE

Officers responded to an oven fire on Harvard Ave. 

June 30 through July 6, 2025

Monday, June 30

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

A report of malicious damage on Beacon St and Harvard St was filed with police. Around twenty stickers were placed on town property on both streets and have been difficult to remove due to the strong adhesive used. 

LOST PROPERTY

An individual reported a lost passport to the front desk of the Brookline Police Station.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting on Commonwealth Ave. The suspect was caught by police on the scene and has been summoned to Brookline District Court. 

SHOPLIFTING

Officers responded to another complaint of shoplifting on Commonwealth Ave. The suspect was arrested and the stolen items were recovered. 

MOTORCYCLE THEFT

A report of motorcycle theft on Harvard St was filed with police.