July 21 through July 27, 2025

Monday, July 21

ANIMAL BITE

An individual on Marion Street was bitten on their finger by a squirrel. They were advised to clean the wound and seek medical attention. 

BAT EXPOSURE

Officers and Bayside Wildlife responded to a case of possible bat exposure on Davis Ave. The homeowners were advised to seek medical attention and get the rabies vaccine if exposed to the bat. 

ID FRAUD

An individual reported that they received mail to their residence on Lagrange Street from the Department of Unemployment Assistance stating they had a past-due balance. However, they are not unemployed and were informed by the DUA hotline that the mail is fraudulent. The reporting party was advised to monitor their accounts and contact the Social Security Administration.

ID FRAUD 

An individual reported a case of fraud at the front desk of the Brookline Police Department. They stated they received a notification from a company with which they do not have an account. It was discovered that an account had been fraudulently opened in their name using an address different from their own. They have not lost any monetary value at this time. 

SHOPLIFTING

A case of shoplifting involving two suspects on Beacon Street was reported to police.

July 14 through July 20, 2025

Monday, July 14

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

Officers responded to Beacon St. for a report of malicious damage of a religious building. 

LARCENY OF AUTO-ACCESSORY

An individual approached the front desk of the Brookline Police Department and reported a stolen U-Haul trailer. The trailer was originally located on Boylston St. 

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

A report of credit card fraud was reported on Boylston St. The individual stated that the card is used exclusively for purchases at specific stores, which contributed to a delay in noticing the unauthorized charges. The suspect was summonsed to court. 

SHOPLIFTING

Officers responded to Harvard Street for a report of shoplifting with two suspects. After some investigation, the Brookline Police Department arrested three individuals in relation to this event. Suspects were arrested.

FIREWORKS

Several police units responded to Washington Street and Griggs Road for a report of noise disruption and suspected gunshots. Surveillance footage revealed that the concerning noise was the result of fireworks in Griggs Park.