September 22 through September 28, 2025

 

Monday, September 22

SHOPLIFTING

An individual was reported shoplifting from a business on Harvard St. The suspect was located at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Harvard Street. The stolen item was returned to the business and the guilty party was summoned to the Brookline District Court for shoplifting. 

PACKAGE THEFT

A resident reported a package theft to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department. They stated they received a delivery notification for a package at their Kent Street residence, but when they checked a few hours later, the package was gone.

CHECK FRAUD

Officers received report of check fraud involving a check stolen from a mailbox on Winchester Street. 

BIKE THEFT

A resident on Babcock Street reported that two electric bicycles were stolen from a bike rack outside their building. One of the bikes was later recovered nearby, while the other remains missing. 

CHECK FRAUD

Another case of check fraud was reported to the front desk of the police station. The reporting party stated that they received notices about fraudulent checks issued in their name, connected to casinos in a different state. The individual confirmed they had not authorized the transactions or visited the locations. No financial loss occurred, and the matter is being looked into further.

SHOPLIFTING

An individual was arrested for shoplifting and trespassing at a business on Beacon Street. Staff observed the person leaving with unpaid merchandise. The stolen item was recovered and returned, and the individual was placed under arrest.

September 15 through September 21, 2025

 

Monday, September 15

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

An individual on Park Street reported suspected debit card fraud. The victim noticed unauthorized transactions and closed their account. 

FRAUD

Officers took a walk-in report regarding a suspected compromised email. The reporting party unknowingly sent funds to a scammer posing as a contractor. A second unauthorized wire transfer was later flagged by the victim’s bank.

BIKE THEFT

A bicycle was stolen from a residence on Jenness Rd. The bike was not locked when it was stolen.

September 8 through September 14, 2025

 

Monday, September 8

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

Officers received a walk-in report of ongoing identity theft. The individual believed that a prior data breach may have contributed to the recent fraudulent activity they experienced. Despite placing credit freezes and taking other preventative measures, they discovered that their credit had been unfrozen without their knowledge, resulting in the opening of a fraudulent account.

BIKE THEFT

A bike theft was reported on Browne Street. The reporting party stated they had locked their bike to a street sign and later discovered it was missing the following day.

ANIMAL BITE

A dog bite occurred on Pearl St. The owner confirmed that their dog was up to date on vaccinations and was issued a town by-law citation for the incident.

FRAUD

An officer was dispatched to Beacon Street to a report of compromised Instagram accounts involving fraudulent activity and payment demands. The officer advised the parties to cease contact and monitor their accounts. The case was closed after confirming that there was no suspicious financial activity.

SHOPLIFTING

A past shoplifting was reported on Beacon St. 

FOUND PROPERTY

A visa identification card was found in the area of Walnut Street and Irving St. It was turned into the police station and was placed into evidence for safekeeping.