9/20 - 9/23

Sector 1

Suspicious Activity: 09/20/2013 at 3:48 p.m. – St. Paul St.

 

An officer received a report concerning a suspicious individual. According to the victim, a suspicious male has followed her home every day after school for the past week. The victim described the suspect as a tall, white male with red, curly hair in his early twenties.

 

Malicious Damage: 09/22.2013 at 6:10 a.m. – St. Paul St.

 

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. after receiving a report of Malicious Damage to Property. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he was awoken at six in the morning by a loud bang from the rooftop. The victim stated he went up to the roof around seven and saw damage to the television antenna, drain cover, door spring, and exhaust manifold.

 

Larceny: 09/22/2013 at 3:48 p.m. – Beacon St.

 

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by an employee who stated she had just recently noticed three pairs of Coach eyeglasses missing from a display. The employee stated she noticed a suspicious woman in the area just moments before she noticed the eyeglasses were missing. The suspect was described as a white female with orange hair.

Sector 2

Possession of Drugs: 09/22/2013 at 1:01 a.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave

 

An officer observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. Furthermore, the officer could detect a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension. A routine search of the vehicle revealed three plastic bags containing marijuana. Marijuana residue was also found in the car’s console area, around the gear shift, and on the floor of the car. The operator was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug.

 

Sector 3

Larceny: 09/18/2013 at 5:00 p.m. – Beacon St.

 

On September 20, 2013 an officer received a report of a past larceny which occurred on Beacon St. The officer spoke with the victim who stated she had received a call from another police department informing her that her prescription pad had been used falsely. She informed the officer that it appeared as though several pages had been ripped from her prescription pad. In addition, she informed the officer that a small statue was missing from her desk. The victim stated a suspicious looking male was noticed in the office on September 18, 2013. The individual was described as a white male of average height, who had burn scarring on his face.

 

Larceny: 09/21/2013 at 3:30 p.m. – Westbourne Tr.

 

An officer was dispatched to Westbourne Tr. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he had locked his bicycle to a tree using a wire lock. When he returned for it several hours later, the bike was missing.

 

 

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 09/21/2013 at 11:12 p.m. – Washington St./ Pond Ave.

 

An officer observed a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Pond Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

 

 

 

Sector 5

Larceny: 09/19/2013 at 1:55 p.m. – Greenough St.

 

An officer received a report of a past larceny which occurred on Greenough St. The victim stated she left her IPhone 5 in an unlocked gym locker, while she attended class. She returned an hour later to find the phone missing.

 

Larceny: 09/19/2013 at 1:30 p.m. – Tappan St.

 

An officer received a report of a past larceny of an IPhone 4, which occurred on Tappan St. The victim stated she left her cell phone in her backpack in the girl’s locker room while she attended class. Upon returning from her class she saw her phone had been taken from her backpack.

9/19 - 9/20

O.U.I.L: 09/19/2013 at 5:38 p.m. – Beacon St./ Carlton

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of an erratic driver. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer saw the vehicle in question had struck another vehicle and both were parked in the left travel lane. While speaking with the suspect, the officer noticed the suspect had trouble focusing, slurred his speech, and had bloodshot eyes. Based upon these observations the officer concluded the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 3

Operating After Suspension: 09/19/2013 at 1:38 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was issued a citation for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 4

Larceny: 09/18/2013 at 6:30 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she left her unlocked bicycle in the parking garage. When she returned for it several hours later, the bike was missing. A request to view the garage’s video surveillance has been filed.

Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 09/20/2013 at 2:20 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St., right before Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension. An inventory of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing over an ounce of marijuana. The driver was also charged with Possession of a Class D Drug.

9/18 - 9/19

Larceny: 09/18/2013 at 5:49 p.m. – Kent St.

An officer was dispatched to Kent St. to receive a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she only recently discovered two valuable pieces of jewelry missing. The items were placed in a drawer in May, and the victim had not attempted to retrieve them until this time. The only people to gain entry to the apartment unsupervised were maintenance workers. The management company is currently working with the victim to produce a list of those who had access to her apartment.

9/17 - 9/18

Sector 1

Larceny: 09/17/2013 at 11:45 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. to take a report of a larceny. The officer was met by the store manager who stated the store had received a shipment of furniture earlier in the day. The items were briefly left on the street in front of the store unattended. When the employees returned they saw several items were missing.

Larceny: 09/13/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Amory St.

An officer received a report on September 17, 2013 while on the desk about a stolen cell phone. The reporting party stated he believes he accidently left his cell phone in the laundry room of his apartment building. By the time he realized his mistake and returned to the laundry room, the cell phone was gone.

Sector 2

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 09/17/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Colchester St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Colchester St. for a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The officer was met by the victim who stated his vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence all day while he worked on the property. When the victim returned to his vehicle he noticed several items were missing amongst them a GPS and work tools.

Sector 7

Burglary: 09/07/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Codman Rd.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Codman Rd. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she noticed dirt tracked into the guest room of her home and damage to a window. Further investigation of the scene revealed the screen of the guest room window had been cut. According to the victim, the area of the house where the guest room is located is not often used and she could not be sure when the window may have been damaged. No property appears to be missing at this time.

9/16 - 9/17

Sector 2

Larceny: 09/16/2013 at 1:59 p.m. – Beacon St.

Several officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who stated she saw the suspect take a bottle of alcohol and place it in a bag before walking out of the store. Two employees followed the suspect to Sewall Ave. Officers were able to locate the suspect and he was placed under arrest.


Sector 3

Burglary: 09/15/2013 at 1:00 p.m. – Thorndike St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Thorndike St. to take a report of a past Breaking and Entering. The officer was met by the owner who had been informed by a workman that the side door of his home appeared to have been broken into. The house was under construction and uninhabited. Nothing appears to be missing from the home.


Sector 4

Larceny: 09/16/2013 at 4:03 p.m. – High St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on High St. to receive a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she had been expecting a package delivery and confirmed with UPS that her package had been delivered. However, when she arrived home her package was missing.


Sector 7

Fraud: 09/16/2013 at 11:02 a.m. – Goddard Ave

An officer was dispatched to Goddard Ave after receiving a report of a potential fraud. The officer was met by the victim, who stated she had been contemplating a loan but had decided against it, since then she had received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the State Investigation Department. The officer made contact with the man claiming to be from the State Investigation Department and identified himself as a police officer. The man was vague and would not disclose his location. He was asked to call Brookline Police Department, but did not do so.

9/12- 9/16

Not Duly Licensed: 09/12/2013 at 6:22 p.m. – BU Bridge

An officer observed a vehicle operator repeatedly honking his horn at other vehicles in an attempt to get them to move despite heavy pedestrian traffic. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the BU Bridge. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he was not duly licensed. He was issued a citation.


Sector 1

Drug Possession: 09/13/2013 at 1:29 p.m. – Babcock St.

Officers were dispatched to Babcock St. after receiving a report of drug use. Upon arrival, officers met the party in question. Officers asked the suspect to empty his pockets, which revealed a capped syringe and a prescription pill bottle. Along with prescription medication, the pill bottle contained a cotton ball with brown residue on it, which officers believed to be heroin. A query of the suspect’s information revealed he had two warrants out of Somerville District Court. He was placed under arrest for the warrants and Possession of a Class A Substance.

Larceny: 09/13/2013 at 8:09 p.m. – Beacon St.

Officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. Officers were informed that two suspects, a male and female, left the store with several bottles of Tide without paying. A canvas of the area revealed the male suspect, who was carrying several bottles of Tide. A review of video surveillance confirmed the suspect was the same man from the store. Officers continued searching the area, but were unable to locate the female suspect. The suspect in custody was placed under arrest for Larceny.

Larceny: 08/30/2013 at 11:00 p.m. – Pleasant St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant St. for a past larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she had a package delivered on August 30th, but found when she arrived home the package was not there. The victim had spoken with the landlord and neighbors, but no one reported seeing the package.


Sector 3

Larceny: 09/12/2013 at 12:45 p.m. – Winchester St.

An officer received a report of larceny where the victim stated she left a large bag containing assorted clothing and items outside of her apartment to be collected by the organization Big Brother, Big Sister. After several hours she noticed the bag was missing. She called the organization to see if they had collected the bag and discovered they had not.

Larceny: 09/11/2013 at 7:50 a.m. – Mason Tr.

An officer was dispatched to Mason Tr. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated his bicycle was stolen between September 6th and September 11th. His bike was unsecured and underneath an enclosed porch. A neighbor also reported her bike stolen from the area.

Arson: 09/15/2013 at 4:14 a.m. – Coolidge St.

Officers were dispatched to a residence on Coolidge St. after receiving a report of arson. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the residents who had been awoken by a loud banging noise and the smell of smoke. Further investigation revealed a ring of fire inside the foyer, which was extinguished with aid from the Brookline Fire Department. One of the residents stated she had observed a male standing in their driveway, who walked towards Winchester St. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Further investigation revealed the right side passenger window of the resident’s car was smashed and objects from the glove compartment were strewn throughout the car. Nothing appeared to be missing according to the residents. 

Burglary: 09/15/2013 at 2:35 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. to receive a report of an attempted Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s owner who had arrived at work and noticed damage to the front door window. A review of video surveillance reveals a suspect attempting to kick in the door of the business around 2:30 a.m. The suspect fled the scene after his attempt to break in was unsuccessful.

Operating After Suspension: 09/15/2013 at 7:42 p.m. – Harvard St./ Kenwood St.

An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. for a motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist. The cyclist stated a vehicle abruptly cut him off, causing him to make contact with the right side of the vehicle before falling to the ground. The operator of the vehicle pulled over and assisted the cyclist until officers arrived. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was issued a citation for Operating After Suspension.


Sector 4

Larceny: 09/12/2013 at 5:10 p.m. – White Pl.

An officer was dispatched to the front desk in order to receive a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated her cell phone was taken from the mount on her bicycle, which was parked in front of her home. Though the cell phone was unsecured, the victim stated she only left it unattended for a few minutes. The victim was able to use AT&T’s tracking service to follow her phone to the MBTA Green Line stop in Brookline Village, but at this point was unable to follow it further as it was turned off.

Larceny: 09/13/2013 at 12:01 p.m.- Walnut St.

An officer was dispatched to Walnut St. in order to receive a report of Larceny by False Pretense. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he was contacted by a financial company called the National Aid Group for a new loan. He was informed that the company would close out a loan with Quicken Loan and the loan would then be switched to the National Aid Group. The victim sent three payments to the National Aid Group before being contacted by Quicken Loan informing him that his loan with them had not been closed out. The victim then tried to contact the National Aid Group with no success.

Operating After Suspension: 09/15/2013 at 2:57 a.m. – Washington St.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. The officer confirmed the operator was the owner of the vehicle. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.


Sector 5

Larceny: 09/13/2013 at 10:55 a.m. – Greenough St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Browne St. to receive a report of a past larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated that while in class earlier in the day, she briefly left her cell phone unattended during which time it was stolen.

Assault: 09/14/2013 at 11:56 p.m. – Beacon St.

Officers were dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of assault. An officer had been parked on Beacon St. when a male subject had approached her vehicle and attempted to gain access via the passenger door. The officer informed the man that it was a police vehicle and he should back away. The man continued to try and gain access to the vehicle, at which time the officer got out of the vehicle and asked the man for identification. The man then pushed the officer backwards. The officer was assisted by another officer to place the man in handcuffs. He was placed under arrest for Assault.

9/11 - 9/12

Sector 1

Larceny: 09/11/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. to take a report of a past larceny. The officer was met by the office manager who stated an ink stamp with his signature was missing, which could be used to fill prescriptions. Employees did not notice any suspicious activity.

Larceny: 09/11/2013 at 5:15 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. to receive a report of a larceny of a motorized scooter. The officer was met by the victim who stated he parked his scooter across the street from his place of employment, where it was taken at some point during the day.

Sector 3

Burglary: 09/11/2013 at 8:30 p.m. – Englewood Ave.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Englewood Ave. after receiving a report of a past burglary. The officer was met by the victim who stated he arrived home to find the window air conditioning unit pushed out and the back door unlocked. Examination of the apartment revealed the victim’s laptop, external hard drive, and wallet were missing. The hard drive was discovered on the ground outside of the apartment.

Sector 4

Larceny: 09/11/2013 at 11:05 a.m. – Washington St.

An officer was dispatched to Brookline Public Library after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her laptop had been taken from the cubicle she had been working in. A review of video surveillance revealed a tall, white male in his mid-twenties with a medium build leaving the library shortly after the laptop was stolen, holding a large object covered by his windbreaker.

Operating After Suspension: 09/12/2013 at 1:06 a.m. – Harvard St./ Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling down Harvard St. with a broken tail light. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard and Washington St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.


Sector 5

Operating After Suspension: 09/11/2013 at 9:34 a.m. – Gardner Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal right turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Gardner Rd. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 9

Assault: 09/11/2013 at 11:51 a.m. – Boylston St./ Tully St.

An officer received a report of on September 11, 2013. The officer met with the victim who stated he was walking on Boylston St. attempting to cross at Tully St. when a vehicle pulled across the crosswalk. The victim motioned for the driver to move, which the driver responded to by exiting his vehicle and slapping the victim on the left side of his face, knocking him to the ground. The driver then returned to his vehicle and drove away. The driver was described as a white male, mid-late 50’s, grey mustache, and a stocky build.

Bicycle Safety Event

With the start of the school year, traffic has returned to the area. Today Boston, State, BU, and Brookline Police addressed bicycle traffic in the Commonwealth/ BU area. The goal was safety and education as many officers from these agencies stopped cyclists to hand out helmets and bike lights. Boston Police Training Division was also on site taking video to be used for an educational video for officers. The event not only gained the attention of BU students, but also CBS news, which was on site filming the officers at work. Such a collaborative effort from these Boston area law enforcement agencies will hopefully lead to better, safer, and more educated cyclists.




9/10 - 9/11

Sector 2

Malicious Damage: 09/08/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a building. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the concierge who stated that at some point during the night someone damaged three walkway lights. There are no suspects at this time.

Sector 4

Burglary: 09/10/2013 at 12:58 p.m. – Vernon St.

Officers were dispatched to a residence on Vernon St. after receiving a report of Breaking and Entering. The officers were met by the resident who believed the suspect had just fled the apartment. She arrived home only minutes before to find her front door open and the lock broken. As she entered the apartment she could hear noises coming from the kitchen. There was no one in the kitchen by the time she got there, but the back door was open. Officers spoke with a workman on scene who witnessed a tall, white male with a thin build, wearing a yellow work shirt running down the back stairs and fleeing the scene.

Sector 7

Operating After Suspension: 09/10/2013 at 4:29 p.m. – Goddard Ave

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Goddard Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Update on Drug Violation 09/05/2013

On September 5, 2013 two men were arrested after officer s received a tip that they were receiving a shipment of drugs. The two men, ages 40 and 48, concocted an elaborate scheme in order to accept their drug shipment. The men booked a room at a Brookline hotel where they had the package delivered containing approximately twelve pounds of marijuana. The box was lined with a thick wood-like material and contained eleven plastic bags filled with marijuana. Dryer sheets lined each marijuana filled bag in order to hide the smell. Unfortunately for these two, Brookline officers were on scene to witness the delivery and take custody of the package and the suspects. Both suspects were arrested and will be facing charges of Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.



Approximately 1 lb. of marijuana wrapped in dryer sheets and plastic

Package containing approx. 12 lbs. of marijuana

9/7 - 9/10

Sector 3

Larceny: 09/08/2013 at 8:10 p.m. – Kenwood St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he was at a friend’s home on Kenwood St. where he secured his bike using a cable lock, but did not secure it to a stationary object. When he left his friend’s home he saw his bike had been taken.

Larceny: 09/09/2013 at 1:11 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a larceny which had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s Loss Prevention Manager who stated a man of thick build, wearing a black baseball cap and striped shirt came into the store and was acting suspicious. His behavior prompted the manager to review the store’s security footage which showed the man placing a large amount of children’s clothing into a blue bag before fleeing the store.


Sector 4

Assault: 09/06/2013 at 9:30 p.m. – Harvard St.

Several officers were dispatched to Harvard St. after receiving a report of a traffic incident involving an off-duty police officer. Upon arrival, officers observed two vehicles pulled over on the side of Harvard St. Officers spoke with the off-duty officer who stated she was driving down Harvard St. when she noticed the other vehicle following very closely behind her. When the cars were stopped at a traffic light, the driver of the second vehicle got out of his vehicle, saying he was a police officer. The off-duty officer also got out of her vehicle and attempted to show the driver her police credentials. At this time, the driver of the second vehicle returned to his car and sped away, making contact with the off-duty officer. She then returned to her vehicle and followed the vehicle. Both vehicles came to a stop on Harvard St. and remained in their vehicles until officers arrived on scene. The driver of the second vehicle was placed under arrest for Operating to Endanger, Impersonating an Officer, and A&B with a Dangerous Weapon (motor vehicle).

9/6 - 9/7

Sector 1

Operating After Suspension: 09/06/2013 at 1:45 p.m - Green St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left hand turn onto Green St. The officer initiated a traffic stop. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. The driver received a summons to court.

Possession of Marijuana: 09/07/2013 at 9:47 p.m. – Mountfort St./ Carlton St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Mountfort St. and St. Mary’s St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a revoked driver’s license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation. An inventory of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana. The driver was issued a ticket for Possession of Marijuana – Less than One Ounce.

Sector 2

M/V Theft: 09/06/2013 at 5:00 a.m. – Brookline Ave

An officer was dispatched to a business on Brookline Ave after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the manager who stated their company truck was stolen at some point during the night. The vehicle was later found in Connecticut along with the suspect. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 3

Assault: 09/07/2013 at 2:47 p.m. – Beacon St./ Summit Ave

Several officers were dispatched to the corner of Beacon St. and Summit Ave. after receiving a report of assault. They were met by the victim who stated while driving down Beacon St. she was tailgated by another car. The victim stated that a passenger from the vehicle proceeded to shout obscenities at her as they drove. The passenger then threw a cup of coffee at the victim’s car. At this time, the both cars pulled over to the corner of Beacon St. and Summit Ave. Both occupants then exited the vehicle and began to approach the victim, who fearing for her safety, drove away. The vehicle the victim described was later located and the passenger received a court summons for Assault.


Sector 4

Larceny: 09/06/2013 at 4:28 p.m. – Washington St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim stated her IPhone was stolen on September 4, 2013. The victim was eating at a restaurant with friends and the phone was left unattended on the table several times throughout the evening. The matter is currently under investigation.

Warrant Arrest: 09/06/2013 at 6:24 p.m. – Harvard St.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had an expired license and a warrant out of Dedham District Court. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver of the vehicle was identified as the owner of the vehicle. She was placed under arrest without incident.

Sector 3

Operating After Suspension: 09/05/2013 at 2:17 p.m. – Beacon St./ Centre St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Beacon St. and Centre St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 4

Larceny: 09/03/2013 at 11:00 p.m. – Pond Av./Highland Rd.

An officer was dispatched to the front desk of the Public Safety Building to receive a report of a past larceny. The victim stated his bicycle was stolen from the corner of Pond Ave. and Willow Pond Rd. earlier that evening. The bike was chained sign pole, which the victim later realized could easily be lifted out of the ground.

Drug Violation: 09/05/2013 at 6:52 p.m. – Webster St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Webster St. after receiving a tip informing the officer of a package which may contain drugs. Surveillance of the business revealed the package was delivered. Furthermore, officers observed a suspect who appeared extremely agitated The suspect, after seeing the package was delivered, got into a vehicle with another man for a few minutes. The man then got out of the vehicle and entered the business where the package was delivered. The original suspect then began to drive away. He was later stopped and questioned by officers. The second suspect picked up the package before being stopped by officers. Both men were placed under arrest for Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.

Sector 5

Larceny: 09/05/2013 at 4:23 p.m. – Beaconsfield Rd.

Officers were dispatched to a residence on Winthrop Rd. to receive a report of a past larceny. The officers were met by the victim who stated her bicycle had been stolen from the driveway of a residence on Beaconsfield on September 5, 2013.

Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 09/05/2013 at 10:05 a.m. – Lee/Heath St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Lee St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

8/30-9/5

Sector 1

Operating After Suspension: 09/01/2013 at 1:52 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle with an expired registration decal. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Commonwealth Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Larceny: 09/01/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – St. Paul St.

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated four moving boxes had been stolen from the lobby of her apartment building during the night. Neighbors did not report hearing or seeing anything suspicious.

Warrant Arrest: 09/01/2013 at 3:34 p.m. – St. Paul St.

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a report of destruction of property. Upon arrival, the officer observed a cement light post blocking the sidewalk. Witnesses stated A Ryder moving truck attempting to make a U-turn hit the pole before driving off. The truck came to a stop on Thatcher St. A query of the vehicle’s driver and passengers revealed one of the passengers had a warrant out of Brockton District Court. He was placed under arrest.

Drug Possession: 08/31/2013 at 7:05 p.m. – Commonwealth Av/ Pleasant St.

While on patrol, officers detected the odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle. The officers initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Commonwealth Av. and Pleasant St. The operator appeared nervous and her eyes were glassy and bloodshot. Further investigation revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana in the backseat of the car. A query of the vehicle’s passenger revealed he had a warrant out of Lynn District Court. A search incident to arrest of the passenger revealed two pills believed to be Molly and a prescription pill used to treat ADHD. A search of the driver revealed another bag of marijuana and two pills identified as Oxycodone. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class B drug. The vehicle’s passenger was arrested on the warrant and additionally for Possession of a Class B Drug and Possession of a Class E Drug.

Sector 2

Attempted Larceny: 09/01/2013 at 11:23 p.m. – St. Paul St./ Stearns Rd.

An officer received a report for suspicious activity and was dispatched to Harvard St. The officer was met by the callers, who stated they observed a male dressed in all black twisting a cable lock on a bicycle which was secured to a pole. The male then left the area without the bicycle. A search of the area revealed a male fitting the description on St. Paul St. again twisting the cable lock of a bicycle. The officer conducted a field interview and determined the suspect was not the owner of the bicycle and was attempting to steal it. The suspect was placed under arrest for Attempted Larceny.

Sector 3

Larceny: 08/30/2013 at 4:13 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated she had shown several customers a ring from a display case earlier in the day. A short time later, the employee stated she noticed the ring was gone. The employee only remembered seeing one customer in the store during the intermittent time. He was described as a middle-aged male wearing khaki pants and a long sleeve t-shirt.

O.U.I.L: 09/03/2013 at 3:21 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer observed a motorcyclist traveling on Beacon St. without wearing a helmet. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. The operator appeared unsteady on his feet and had glassy, bloodshot eyes. After administering a series of field sobriety tests, the officer determined that the operator was under the influence of alcohol and placed him under arrest. A search of the suspect’s person revealed a small envelope containing a white, powdery substance which the officer determined to be cocaine. The suspect was further charged with Possession of a Class B Drug.

Larceny: 09/01/2013 at 9:00 p.m. – Centre St.

An officer was dispatched to the Centre Street Lot after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated his bicycle had been stolen from the Lot’s bike rack at some point during the weekend. The bike had been secured with a wire lock.
Operating After Suspension: 09/04/2013 at 10:01 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 08/31/2013 at 11:06 a.m. – Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling in the left turn only traffic lane, travel thru a red light, and make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Defraud: 08/29/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Webster St.

A victim came to the Brookline Police Station on August 31, 2013 to report a past incident of fraud. According to the victim, $50,000 in fraudulent checks had been removed from his account over the past several months. The victim suspected a man in his employ of stealing his checkbook. The victim has been unable to contact the suspect. The matter is currently under investigation.

Larceny: 09/01/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – Wellington Tr.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated he last saw his bike around midnight when he left it unlocked at the rear of his building. When he returned the next morning, the bike was gone.

Attempted Breaking and Entering/ Burglary: 09/04/2013 at 10:47 a.m. – Vernon St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Vernon St. after receiving a report of an attempted Breaking and Entering. The officer was met by the victim who stated someone rang her doorbell around 10:00 p.m. but she did not answer it. A moment later she heard someone trying to force their way into the apartment. She stated she heard two male voices in the hall, who fled the scene by the time she got to the window.

Burglary: 09/04/2013 at 8:13 p.m. – Foster St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Foster St. after receiving a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victims who had arrived home to find their bedrooms rummaged through. Further investigation revealed that all three victims were missing their laptops along with various other electronics. Maintenance had recently been in the apartment, and the victims reported one of the workers acting suspiciously. He was described as a dark-skinned male wearing a black t-shirt and dark jeans.

Sector 5

Burglary: 09/03/2013 at 8:26 a.m. – Dean Rd.

An officer received a report of a past burglary, which occurred on Dean Rd. between August 13th and August 16th. The victim stated she left her laptop, power adapter, and carry sleeve on her kitchen counter on the 13th. She planned to take the laptop with her on vacation, but noticed it missing just before leaving. The victim stated she uses the third floor of her home as an office, and usually leaves the back door open. She further stated a landscaping crew had access to her home as well as several housekeepers.

Traffic Offense: 09/03/2013 at 11:04 a.m. – Chestnut Hill/ Buckminster Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle with a rejected inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Hill and Buckminster Rd. The operator could not provide a license and provided officers with multiple dates of birth. At the time the operator was placed under arrest for Operating Without a License. Upon booking, accurate information from the operator about his identity revealed he had an active Massachusetts license. He was charged with Providing False Information to an Officer.

Warrant Arrest: 09/03/2013 at 10:14 p.m. – Boylston St./ Philbrick Rd.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a warrant out of Dedham District Court. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St. and Philbrick Rd. It was determined that the operator of the vehicle was the owner. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 9

Liquor Offense: 08/31/2013 at 12:21 a.m. – Larz Anderson Park

An officer was patrolling Larz Anderson Park, when the officer observed a parked vehicle with a male and two females inside. The officer approached the vehicle and spoke with the occupants. While doing so, the officer observed an open bottle of alcohol and two cups which appeared to have alcohol in them. The officer could detect a faint odor of alcohol from the female occupants, both of whom were under the age of 21. The male occupant was placed under arrest for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors and Trespassing.

Malicious Damage: 09/03/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – W. Rox Pk.

An officer was dispatched to a business on W. Rox Pk. after receiving a report of malicious damage to four motor vehicles. Upon arrival, the officer observed graffiti damage to four of the business’s vehicles. The employees did not see or hear anything suspicious. The owner of the bakery reported seeing two teenagers parked in a silver car near the company vehicles prior to the vehicle’s being vandalized.

8/29 - 8/30

Sector 4

Larceny: 08/28/2013 at 12:17 p.m. – Washington St.

Officers were dispatched to Brookline District Court after receiving a report of a female suspect who was discovered breaking into an office in the building’s basement. The suspect was initially placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony and Attempted Larceny. The suspect was with a male; a query revealed he had several outstanding warrants. He was placed under arrest. A search of his person revealed nineteen stolen credit cards and gift cards. Stolen cards were also found on the female suspect. She was additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property.


Sector 4 & 7

Receiving Stolen Property: 08/29/2013 at 4:44 p.m. – Washington St. / Burglary: 08/29/2013 at 7:30 p.m. – Walnut St.

An officer patrolling the Kent St. area observed two males with bicycles known for committing bike theft in the past. The officer initiated a stop and spoke with the suspects. The bikes were confiscated in order to determine ownership. Further investigation revealed one of the bikes had been stolen from Robinson Playground on August 17, 2013. An arrest warrant was issued for the two suspects. Additionally, an officer was dispatched to Walnut St. to receive a report of a stolen bicycle. The officer was met by the victims who stated the bike was in their garage, but had been taken at some point during the night. Based on further investigation, it is believed the same suspects responsible for the bike theft on Robinson Playground are responsible for the bike theft on Walnut Street. The additional charge of Entering Without Breaking has been added to the arrest warrant.

Sector 4

Liquor Violation: 08/29/2013 at 2:37 a.m. – Beacon St.

Officers were dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of suspicious activity. Officers were informed of two young males, who were knocking over recycling bins and attempting to steal street signs. The two suspects were located by officers and questioned. A search of the suspects revealed both were carrying fake ID’s. A backpack containing several bottles of alcohol was also discovered. The suspects were placed under arrest for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Disorderly Conduct.


Sector 7

Warrant Arrest: 08/29/2013 at 12:24 a.m. – Lee St./ Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. near Lee St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a warrant out of Boston District Court. The driver was placed under arrest.

Drug Possession: 08/29/2013 at 1:44 a.m. – Perkins St.

An officer observed a vehicle parked suspiciously in an area known for frequent drug activity. The officer approached the vehicle where the lone occupant appeared to be sleeping. Upon being woken by the officer, the suspect appeared nervous and could not provide an ID. Several officers arrived on scene to assist. A search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana and a second bag containing a large amount of a brown substance believed to be heroin. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class A Drug with Intent to Distribute.

Sector 2

Larceny: 08/27/2013 at 5:50 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by an employee who stated she saw a male in his fifties with a gray beard place two electronic clippers into his backpack. A search of the area did not reveal the suspect.

Sector 3

Drug Possession: 08/27/2013 at 11:30 a.m. – Harvard St.

Officers observed two females acting suspiciously on Harvard St. The females spoke briefly on the street then quickly entered a bathroom where they remained for approximately fifteen minutes. Officers stopped the women after they exited the bathroom. The suspects appeared woozy and sluggish. Both suspects were found to have needles on them. A search of the bathroom revealed two Hypodermic Syringes and a crushed soboxine tablet. The suspects were placed under arrest for possession of a Class E Drug. 

Larceny: 08/27/2013 at 3:57 p.m. – 100 Centre St.

Brookline police officers credit an employee of the assisted living center at 100 Centre Street with playing an instrumental role in the arrest of a suspect for a series of larcenies. Invaluable information provided by the employee led officers to create a “bait” bag, which was left unattended at the facility. The bag contained an IPhone and sixty dollars. A video surveillance system captured the suspect removing the sixty dollars from the bag. The suspect was placed under arrest for Larceny.

Sector 2

Larceny: 08/26/2013 at 10:38 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. An employee of Trader Joes observed the suspect leaving the store with a black backpack. The employee could hear the sound of bottles coming from the backpack. When she asked the suspect to stop, he fled the scene causing her to call Brookline Police Department. The employee followed the suspect onto Beacon St. She was able to identify him to officers. A query of the suspect’s information revealed he had a warrant out of Roxbury District Court. A search of his backpack revealed several bottles of alcohol from Trader Joes along with a plastic bag containing marijuana. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting and Possession of a Class B Drug.

Larceny: 08/26/2013 at 2:30 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Trader Joes on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by an employee, who had been informed by a shopper of a man placing alcohol bottles into his backpack before leaving the store. The suspect was described as a white male carrying a large backpack, jean jacket, and jeans. An employee followed the suspect outside, threatening to call the police. The suspect set down the bottles and fled the scene. A search of the area did not reveal the suspect.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/26/2013 at 10:30 a.m. – Station St.

An officer was dispatched to the front desk to receive a report of a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated she was parked on Station St. and left the car unlocked on August 22, 2013. It was not until the following day, the victim saw her commercial parking permit had been taken from the car. Nothing else was missing or disturbed. 

Operating After Suspension: 08/26/2013 at 9:59 p.m. – Harvard St.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. It was confirmed that the operator of the vehicle was the registered owner. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 3

Fraud: 08/26/2013 at 10:32 a.m. – Mason Tr.

An officer received a report regarding internet fraud. The victim stated she was attempting to purchase an IPhone on Craigslist. She agreed to pay for the phone before its delivery. Once she transferred the funds, she was unable to contact the seller and still has not received the IPhone.


Sector 7

Operating After Suspension: 08/26/2013 at 4:20 p.m. – Meadowbrook Rd./ Goddard Av.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner to have a suspended license. An officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Meadowbrook Rd. and Goddard Av. The operator of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 08/26/2013 at 9:07 p.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hammond St. at Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest.

8/23 - 8/26

Sector 1

Burglary: 08/23/2013 at 7:08 p.m. – Euston St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Euston St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering and Larceny. The officer was met by the victim, who stated that someone broke into her apartment earlier in the day. Further investigation revealed an IPhone, IPad, and jewelry box were missing. A bedroom window was found open. There were no other signs of forced entry.

Larceny: 08/23/2013 at 7:15 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. after receiving a report that the Bait Bike was being moved. The officer spotted the Bait Bike leaning against a bike rack, missing the cable lock it had originally been secured with. There was no one in the vicinity of the Bait Bike and there are no suspects at this time.

Larceny: 08/24/2013 at 10:30 p.m. – Coolidge St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Coolidge St. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The officer was met by the victim who stated she left her bicycle in the hallway of her apartment building. The bicycle was secured with a U-lock, which was also missing.

Sector 2

Fire: 08/24/2013 at 11:30 p.m.- Washington St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Washington St. after receiving a report of a small, roof fire. Brookline Fire Department was on scene and extinguished the fire. The residence suffered some water damage. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire: 08/25/2013 at 12:30 a.m. – Hawes St.

Officers were dispatched to Hawes St. after receiving a report of a moderate fire above a two car garage. Brookline Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Sector 3

Larceny: 08/16/2013 at 3:32 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by a building manager who stated a package had been stolen from the front vestibule of the building. A review of video surveillance reveals an unidentified Caucasian male wearing a black backpack take the package.

Possession and Shoplifting: 08/23/2013 at 5:04 p.m. – Beacon St.

Officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after a suspect for a prior shoplifting incident was reported to be in the store. The officers were met by the store manager, who recognized the suspect from the prior incident where he is believed to have stolen a Bluetooth headset. The suspect was approached and questioned by officers. His identity was confirmed. A search of the suspect’s bag revealed two syringes full of a brown, liquid substance which was identified as heroin. The suspect was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class A Drug and Shoplifting.

Warrant Arrest: 08/23/2013 at 10:45 p.m. – Harvard St.

Officers observed a suspect whom they knew to have a warrant out of Brighton District Court. The suspect was placed under arrest without incident.

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 08/23/2013 at 12:14 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest.

Sector 1

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/22/2013 at 7:30 a.m. – Beals St.

An officer was dispatched to Beals St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked and broken into at some point during the night. The victim stated there was nothing of value in the car.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/22/2013 at 8:53 a.m. – Fuller St.

An officer was dispatched to Fuller St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The car was left unlocked and burglarized at some point during the night. The victim reported some change missing from the car.

Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle: 08/22/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – Thorndike St.

A victim reported both of his cars were keyed overnight. The damage was on the driver’s side of each vehicle. There are no suspects at this time. 

Larceny: 08/22/2013 at 2:15 p.m. – Commonwealth Av.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated she attached her bike to a rack on Commonwealth Av. using a cable lock. Upon her return, the bike and cable lock were missing.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/22/2013 at 8:00 a.m. – Fuller St.

A victim reported his vehicle was broken into while parked in the Fuller St. parking lot. The car was left unlocked and burglarized at some point during the night. A laptop, charger, mouse, and IPod headphones were reported stolen.

Larceny: 08/22/2013 at 11:48 p.m. – Winslow Rd.

An officer was dispatched to Winslow Rd. after receiving a report of a bicycle theft. The bike was unsecured. There are no suspects at this time.

Warrant Arrest: 08/22/2013 at 12:33 p.m. – Beacon St./ Park Dr.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to indicate a lane change and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Beacon St. and Park Drive. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. Furthermore, the operator had two warrants out of Lynn District Court. The operator was placed under arrest.

Operating to Endanger: 08/22/2013 at 4:10 a.m. – Babcock St/ Ashford St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed and fail to stop at a stop sign. The officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop, but instead increased speed and continued down Harvard St. and turning onto Babcock St. before pulling over. The operator then fled the vehicle, attempting to hide behind a nearby dumpster. The officer verbally commanded the suspect to come out. The suspect was placed under arrest for Failure to Stop for a Police Officer and operating to Endanger, Speeding, and a Red Light Violation.

Sector 2

Attempted Robbery: 08/22/2013 at 1:00 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of an Attempted Robbery. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated while walking home he was pushed to the ground by an assailant who then tried to take the victim’s cell phone and money. The victim struggled with the suspect, who then fled on foot down Beacon St. The suspect was described as a young African American male with short black hair, of medium build, and wearing a black hoodie.

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 08/22/2013 at 4:44 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the operator’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest.

Sector 9

Larceny: 08/22/2013 at 4:55 p.m. – Larz Anderson Park

An officer was dispatched to Larz Anderson Park after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering and Larceny of Property from a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated she arrived at the garage to find the front passenger window shattered and her purse missing. Closer inspection of the vehicle revealed pry marks on the passenger side of the window frame.

8/21 - 8/22

Sector 2

Burglary: 08/21/2013 at 5:00 p.m. – Longwood Av.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Longwood Av. after receiving a report of a past Break and Entering. The officer was met by the victim who stated that she had left home at 7:30 a.m., and returned around 5 p.m. to find her Dell Laptop, IPad, and IPhone charger were missing from her apartment. Neighbors did not report seeing or hearing anything suspicious throughout the day.

Burglary: 08/21/2013 at 5:00 p.m. – Longwood Av.

While on prior call for a Breaking and Entering, it was discovered the neighboring unit had also been burglarized. The front door was severely damaged as a result of the burglary and several items were missing from the home including an Apple laptop and an IPad. There are no suspects at this time.

Sector 3

Larceny: 08/21/2013 at 3:33 p.m. – Centre St.

An officer was dispatched to Centre St. after receiving a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated $130 was stolen from her purse. The purse was attached to the victim’s walker, which was removed from her while she had lunch. Upon retrieving her walker, the victim saw the money was missing. There are no suspects at this time.

Sector 5

Revoked Registration: 08/21/2013 at 11: 51 p.m. – Boylston St./ Sumner Rd.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed a revoked registration and an invalid inspection sticker. An officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St. and Sumner Rd. The operator of the vehicle received a summons to Brookline District Court and his vehicle was towed from the scene.

8/20 - 8/21

Sector 3

Warrant Arrest: 08/20/2013 at 7:13 p.m. – Orchard Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle driving erratically while being chased by a woman. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Salisbury St. Upon questioning the operator of the vehicle, the officer learned the woman in pursuit of the car had a history of abuse towards the passenger of the vehicle. The passenger stated she was concerned the woman intended to assault her. A query of the suspect revealed she had a warrant. Officers identified the suspect on Orchard St. and she was placed under arrest.

Sector 4

Larceny: 08/20/2013 at 2:10 p.m. – Park St.

An officer was dispatched to Park St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated a large sum of money was stolen from her wallet. No other items were reported missing.

Operating After Suspension: 08/21/2013 at 12:30 a.m. – Washington St./ Juniper St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Juniper St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Larceny: 08/18/2013 at 7:30 p.m. – Pond Av.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Pond Av. after receiving a report of a past larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated his bike had been left unsecured in the building’s underground garage. The garage was equipped with video surveillance, which was reviewed. No suspects were able to be observed.

8/19-8/20

Sector 2
Burglary: 08/19/2013 at 6:30 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to an office on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a past Breaking and Entering. The building owner stated he believes someone attempted to gain entry into the office over the weekend. Three offices in the building showed signs of attempted entry, with only one office successfully opened. There are currently no suspects.

Sector 3
Warrant Arrest: 08/19/2013 at 10:21 a.m. – Washington St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the vehicle had a revoked registration status. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query of the operator’s information revealed she had a warrant out of Dedham District Court. The operator was placed under arrest.


Sector 4
Larceny: 08/09/2013 at 1:45 p.m. – Boylston St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was informed that a customer had paid using a fraudulent check. The business is equipped with a video surveillance system, which will be reviewed. The suspect was described as a tall, dark skinned man in his 30’s with a moustache and eyeglasses.

8/16 - 8/19

Sector 1

Larceny: 08/16/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Commonwealth Av.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Av. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by the store’s manager and informed that two IPhones had been stolen from the store. According to the manager, a Caucasian male in his 40’s with a slim build and scruffy appearance had entered the store wishing to buy earphones for his son. The manager went to the storeroom to retrieve the earphones, but found the suspect gone upon his return. A short while later the manager noticed two IPhones missing from a box located behind the sale’s counter. The matter is currently under investigation.

Larceny: 08/17/2013 at 4:27 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s Loss Prevention Officer who was currently with the suspect. The Loss Prevention Officer observed the suspect via video surveillance place several items into a shopping bag and then exit the store without paying, at which time the officer stopped her. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Assault: 08/18/2013 at 9:29 p.m. – Pleasant St.

A vehicle passenger was asked for identification after officers observed him not wearing a seatbelt. A query of the suspect’s information revealed he had a warrant out of Stoughton District Court. The suspect was asked to step from the vehicle at which point he became agitated and pushed an officer. The suspect continued to resist arrest and several officers were required to subdue him. The suspect was placed under arrest for Assaulting an Officer and Actively Resisting Arrest for a Warrant.

Sector 2

Larceny: 08/16/2013 at 11:50 a.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The store manager described two African American males who left the store without paying for a case of red bull. The manager followed the suspects to the parking lot where they attempted to get in a vehicle driven by a woman wearing a pink shirt, who would not let them in. At this time, the suspects dropped the case of red bull and fled on foot. Officers were able to locate all three suspects in the area; all suspects were positively identified by the store manager. The two males were placed under arrest for Shoplifting. A query of the female’s information revealed she was driving with an expired license. She was placed under arrest.

Sector 3

Larceny: 08/16/2013 at 3:15 p.m. – Centre St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Centre St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated $94.00 was stolen from her wallet. The victim stated her wallet was secure inside the locked apartment when she briefly stepped out. Upon her return, she saw all of the money from her wallet was missing. The victim reported no other missing items.

Larceny: 8/16/2013 at 6:04 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The officer was met by an employee who stated a Bluetooth headset was stolen from the store. A review of video surveillance showed the suspect use a magnetic key to open a display case and remove the headset before leaving the store. The suspect is a Caucasian male in his 20’s with brown hair.

Larceny: 8/18/2013 at 4:32 a.m. – Beacon St./ Summit Av.

Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Beacon St. and Summit Av. after they were alerted that the GPS unit in the Bait Bike had been activated. Officers were able to quickly locate the Bait Bike and the suspect. The suspect was placed under arrest for Larceny.

Sector 4

Larceny: 8/16/2013 at 7:05 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim left his bicycle unsecured on a bike rack for 2-3 minutes. Upon his return, the bicycle was gone.

Warrant Arrest: 8/18/2013 at 1:07 a.m. – Beacon St.

A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a warrant out of Boston District Court. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. The operator was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle and was placed under arrest.

Larceny: 8/18/2013 at 5:53 p.m. – Boylston St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a possible bicycle theft. The witness stated he saw two teenage males take an unsecured bicycle from the porch of a residence. The witness stated their behavior seemed suspicious. He described the first suspect as a Caucasian male in his late teens, and the second suspect as an African American male also in his late teens. An officer was dispatched to the residence where the bike was taken. The officer was met by the victim who confirmed that his bicycle was missing.

Sector 5

Burglary: 8/18/2013 at 8:30 p.m. – Cotswold Rd.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Cotswold Rd. after receiving a report of a past burglary. The victim stated she was out of town for the weekend, but shortly after arriving home she saw all the jewelry from her bedroom closet was missing. A window in the basement of the residence was slightly ajar, but there were no other signs of disturbance. The victim did not report anything else missing.

8/15 - 8/16

Sector 1

Larceny: 08/05/2013 at 3:10 p.m. – 08/15/2013 at 3:10 p.m. – Babcock St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Babcock St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. The victim stated she had just noticed a set of silverware had been removed from her bedroom bureau. The bureau was always kept locked and showed no signs of damage. The victim remembered seeing the silverware about a week prior, but had not checked the bureau since. A search of the residence revealed no other missing items.

Larceny: 08/12/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. The officer was met by the owner of the business who stated she recently noticed a box of rings missing from a display case. The business was not equipped with a video surveillance system and the owner was unsure of who may have taken the box.

Sector 2

Larceny: 08/15/2013 at 6:37 p.m. – Harvard St.

Officers were dispatched to the Harvard St. area after receiving a report of a shoplifter who had just fled from Walgreens. The shoplifter was described as an African American male, between 40 and 50 years of age, wearing a maroon t-shirt and carrying a black backpack. An officer observed a male fitting the description on Washington St. and initiated a stop. A search of the backpack revealed several of the stolen items. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Larceny: 08/15/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Monmouth St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was greeted by the victim who stated a month prior, on July 23rd or 24th, she had placed four tennis rackets in a box in the front hall of her building to be picked up by UPS. She had only just been notified that the party to whom she was sending the package had never received it. An inquiry of the box’s tracking number revealed that it was never picked up by UPS.

Burglary: 08/15/2013 at 10:13 p.m. – Beacon St.

Several officers were dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a break-in in progress through a skylight window. Upon arrival, the suspect had fled the scene but inspection of the skylight revealed that it had been tampered with. The resident stated he heard an odd noise coming from the roof and upon investigating it further saw the skylight was propped open. At this time, the victim notified the police. A search of the area did not reveal any suspects.

Burglary: 08/15/2013 at 9:00 p.m. – 08/16/2013 at 3:00 a.m. – Linden St.

An officer was dispatched to St. Mary’s Church rectory on Linden St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering and Larceny. Officers discovered a side door to the rectory left ajar and a window with a slashed screen. A review of the office revealed a laptop, an IPod, a flat screen television, and the rectory’s vehicle had been stolen.

Sector 3

Motor Vehicle Theft: 08/15/2013 at 6:30 p.m. – Centre St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The victim stated his car was parked on Centre St. beginning at 2:00 p.m. and upon his return at 6:30 p.m. the car was gone. The victim stated the key to his car had been stolen a couple of weeks prior to the incident, though he did not report it at the time. A search of the area did not reveal the vehicle.

Sector 5

Larceny: 08/15/2013 at 8:24 a.m. – Tappan St.

An officer was dispatched to the Brookline Hills MBTA station after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated his bike had been locked to a rack at the train station and was stolen at some point on August 14th or the morning of the 15th.

Sector 8

Trespassing: 08/15/2013 at 8:52 a.m. – Lee St./ Clyde St.

An officer was dispatched to the US Amateur Golf Tournament after receiving a report of an illegally parked vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer learned that the suspect had claimed to only be parking for five minutes in order to drop something off. At this point, thirty minutes had elapsed and the man had not returned to his car. The owner of the vehicle was located and placed under arrest for Trespassing.

8/14 - 8/15

Sector 1

Operating After Suspension: 08/14/2013 at 12:44 a.m. – Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle with an expired license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license to be suspended. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.


Sector 2

Assault: 08/14/2013 at 4:01 p.m. – Harvard St./ Aspinwall Ave.

An officer was flagged down at the intersection of Harvard St. and Alton Place. The victim stated she had just been assaulted by two females who had tried to steal her cell phone. The victim was able to provide a description of one suspect, saying she was an African American woman with a skinny frame and was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt. The victim believed both suspects were in their teens. The victim stated she had been walking home from work when the suspects pulled her to the ground by her hair and repeatedly hit her and attempted to grab her cell phone before fleeing down Aspinwall Av. A search of the area yielded negative results for the suspects.


O.U.I.L: 08/15/2013 at 1:51 a.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Av.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The officer was able to detect the odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. The operator’s eyes also appeared to be glassy.  The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests, after which the officer determined the operator of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence.


Sector 3

Larceny: 08/14/2013 at 4:17 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a past larceny of a bicycle. The bicycle had been locked to an iron fence with a cable lock, which was also taken.


Sector 4

Warrant Arrest: 08/14/2013 at 11:59 a.m. – Washington St.

While on duty at the front desk, an officer received a request for a license renewal. A query revealed the man had a warrant out of Quincy District Court. He was placed under arrest.

8/13 - 8/14

Sector 1

Fraud: 8/01/2013 at 3:46 p.m. – Thorndike St.

An officer received a report of a past case of internet fraud. The victim stated he had posted an item for sale on Craigslist and had exchanged several emails with a potential buyer. Once they had agreed on the price, the suspect mailed the victim a check, which when deposited was revealed to be counterfeit and worthless. The victim has not been able to contact the suspect.

Operating After Suspension: 8/14/2013 at 5:16 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 2

Larceny: 08/13/2013 at 5:30 p.m. – Station St.

Several officers were dispatched to Station St. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. A witness to the theft described the suspect as an African American male in his thirties. The suspect was wearing blue shorts, round sunglasses, a beige hat and light t-shirt. A search for the suspect was conducted with negative results.

Sector 3

Larceny: 8/13/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Fuller St.

An officer was dispatched to Fuller St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated the front license plate on her car had been stolen. The plate was entered as stolen with the Brookline Police Dispatch.

Sector 5

Operating After Suspension: 08/13/2013 at 2:20 p.m. – Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to signal several traffic turns. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query of the driver’s information revealed him to have a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Larceny: 08/06/2013 at 12:30 p.m. – 08/07/2013 at 11:00 a.m. – Winthrop Rd.

An officer received a report while on the desk of a stolen bicycle. The bike had been left in the hallway of the victim’s building and was left unlocked. The victim’s helmet was also stolen.

8/8 - 8/13

Sector 1

Larceny: 08/09/2013 at 11:10 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was approached by the manager of a store who informed him that he was following a woman who had taken items from the store without paying for them. The manager identified the suspect to the officer, who stopped her on Green St. Further investigation revealed the stolen item on the suspect’s person. The suspect was placed under arrest.


Larceny: 08/09/2013 at 1:15 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he had left his cell phone charging in the lobby at his desk. While speaking with another employee, the victim left his desk and the phone was stolen. A witness stated a woman known to the victim had taken the phone. The suspect has yet to be apprehended, but has been summoned to the Brookline District Court.


Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/10/2013 at 11:00 a.m. – St. Mary’s St.

An officer was on patrol when he was alerted to a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The rear window of the vehicle has been smashed and a backpack was missing from the vehicle. Nothing else appeared to be missing.


Warrant Arrest: 08/11/2013 at 10:47 p.m. – St. Paul St.

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. to check on the well being of a person sleeping outside. A query revealed the suspect had a warrant out of Boston Municipal Court. The suspect was placed under arrest.

Larceny: 08/12/2013 at 10:45 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the manager who stated that $275.00 had been stolen from his office this morning. The manager described the suspect as an African American male wearing a white shirt and blue sweater. A review of the video surveillance revealed the suspect exiting the business through the rear after leaving the manager’s office. The suspect has yet to be apprehended.


Sector 2

Larceny: 08/09/2013 at 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. – Longwood Ave.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Longwood Ave. after receiving a report of a past larceny. The victim stated she had received email confirmation earlier in the day that a package she was expecting had been delivered, however upon getting home the package was gone. The victim believes the package was stolen as it was left in an unsecure lobby.

Operating After Suspension: 08/11/2013 at 5:14 p.m. – Harvard St./ Kent St.

An officer observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Kent St. A query revealed the operator had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.


Larceny: 08/11/2013 at 10:24 p.m. – Beacon St./ Hawes St.

An officer was dispatched to the intersection of Beacon St. and Hawes St. after receiving a report of a larceny. The victim stated an African American male in a white shirt opened the passenger door of his cab and grabbed the victim’s backpack. Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Sector 4

Burglary: 08/12/2013 at 10:43 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated that at some point over the weekend a money order was stolen from her office. The matter is currently under investigation.


Sector 5

O.U.I.L: 08/10/2013 at 12:10 a.m. – Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of alcohol. The officer’s also observed the operator of the vehicle to have glassy eyes as well as slurring her speech. The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests, which led the officer to believe that the operator of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

O.U.I.L: 08/11/2013 at 2:07 a.m. – Heath Hill Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Heath Hill Rd. Upon speaking with the operator of the vehicle, the officer observed him to have glassy eyes and was slurring his speech. A faint odor of alcohol was emanating from the vehicle. A series of field sobriety tests were administered, leading the officer to believe the operator was under the influence of alcohol. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence.



Sector 6

O.U.I.L: 08/10/2013 at 2:19 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston and Hammond St. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol upon approaching the vehicle. Further observation revealed the operator of the vehicle had glassy eyes and was slurring his speech. A series of field sobriety tests were administered, which led the officer to believe the operator was under the influence of alcohol. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence.



Sector 8

Burglary: 08/09/2013 - 08/12/1013 at 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Heath St.

An officer received a report about a past burglary. The victim stated that at some point over the weekend, a number of tools were stolen from his work site. The matter is currently under investigation.

8/7 - 8/8

Sector 1

Larceny: 08/01/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Babcock St.

On August 7, 2013 an officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim stated he left his backpack in a secure area at his place of employment, which only employees have access to. At some point during the victim’s shift, a debit card was removed from the backpack. There are no identified suspects at this time.


Sector 2

Warrant Arrest: 08/08/2013 at 1:15 a.m. – Longwood Ave/ Sewall Ave.

A random query of a vehicle revealed the registered owner had a warrant out of Attleboro District Court. An officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Ave. and Sewall Ave. The operator of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner and was placed under arrest.


Sector 3

Larceny: 08/07/2013 at 6:30 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a bicycle theft. The victim stated he left his bike unlocked, leaning against a parking meter for a brief period of time. Upon his return, the bicycle was missing.


Larceny: 08/06/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Summit Ave.

An officer received a report from a victim about the theft of a bicycle. The victim stated the bike had been locked to a pole in front of his residence on Summit Ave.


Sector 5

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 08/07/2013 at 4:55 p.m. – Winthrop Rd.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winthrop Rd. after receiving a report for a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer observed the vehicle to have a broken window. The victim stated she had discovered the broken window, but did not see anything missing from the vehicle. Neighbors did not see or hear anything suspicious.

Sector 9

Not Duly Licensed: 08/08/2013 at 1:51 a.m. – W. Roxbury Pk.

A random query of a vehicle revealed the owner did not have a valid driver’s license and the insurance on the vehicle was revoked. An officer initiated a traffic stop on West Roxbury Parkway. The operator of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner. She was cited for Operating Without a License, Revoked Insurance, and having an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Traffic Update for US Amateur Golf Tournament

From August 9- 18, the Country Club is set to host the US Amateur Golf Tournament. Due to this event, traffic on Clyde St. will be closed except for the following: residents, buses, and USGA official vehicles. Travel restrictions on Clyde St. will begin at 5:30 a.m. In addition, there will be lane restrictions on Lee and Newton St. beginning at 5:30 a.m. due to permitted parking. Vehicles without permits that are not registered to town residents shall be ticketed and towed on the following streets: Whitney St, Meadowbrook Rd, Country Rd, Forest St, Dale St, Goddard Circle, Sears Rd. Hallwood Rd. Fernwood Rd, Yarmouth Rd, Bellingham Rd, and Dudley St.

8/6 - 8/7

Sector 1

Larceny: 08/04/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Lawton St.

An officer received a report on August 6, 2013 about a stolen bicycle. The victim reported she left the bike locked to a pole on Lawton St. When she returned for it later that night, the bicycle had been stolen.


Drug Violation: 08/06/2013 at 6:15 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.

Officers were dispatched to a pharmacy on Commonwealth Ave. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, officers met the regional loss prevention manager who stated the larceny originated in January 2013 and had continued on until the present time. The manager stated he began receiving complaints from customers about missing pills in January and, in response, had installed surveillance cameras. The manager was able to observe an employee taking pills from filled prescription bottles before giving them to the customers. Upon seeing this, the manager attempted to schedule an appointment with the employee. However, the employee continued to avoid the appointment by changing shifts and calling in sick to work. On August 6, 2013 the manager was finally able to meet with the employee and report the crime to Brookline officers. The suspect was placed under arrest for Larceny of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Class E Substance.


Sector 7

Not Duly Licensed: 08/06/2013 at 3:13 p.m. – Newton/ Clyde St.

An officer observed a vehicle travel through a stop sign without stopping. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Newton St. A query revealed the operator’s license was expired. The operator was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed.


Sector 9

Operating After Suspension: 08/06/2013 at 4:52 p.m. – Horace James Circle

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the Horace James Circle. A query revealed the operator had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.





O.U.I.L: 08/07/2013 at 12:54 a.m. – Boylston St./ Eliot St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated speed with its hazard lights on. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A strong odor of alcohol was emanating from the vehicle. The operator had blood shot, glassy eyes and slurred his speech when questioned by the officer. After conducting a field sobriety test, the officer determined the operator was intoxicated and placed him under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

8/5- 8/6

Sector 1

Fraud: 08/06/2013 at 12:57 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave.

An officer observed three males riding bicycles and dragging a fourth bicycle behind them. The officer stopped the suspects on Commonwealth Ave. A pat frisk and a search of the suspects’ backpacks revealed several electronic items such as a GPS and a professional microphone. A pair of black knit winter gloves and a spandex sleeve were also found. Further investigation revealed one of the suspects was carrying five credit cards which did not belong to him. The suspect was placed under arrest for Possession of Stolen, Lost, or Mislaid Credit Card.


Sector 3

Building Fire: 08/06/2013 at 4:37 a.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a fire on the 4th floor of a residential building. The officer entered the building and detected the odor of smoke in the stairway. The officer proceeded to evacuate the building. Fire units arrived and extinguished a smoldering wood deck on the 4th floor. The fire was ignited by a discarded cigarette. No one was injured.


Sector 5

Burglary: 08/05/2013 at 11:08 a.m. – Welland Rd.

Several officers were dispatched to a residence on Welland Rd. after receiving a report about a possible Breaking and Entering in progress. The caller stated he heard a loud crash from the downstairs and it sounded as if someone was in the house. Once officers arrived on the scene, the victim was standing outside and stated he observed a Hispanic male wearing a white t-shirt and green shorts run from the house toward Stanton Rd. A male fitting the description provided by the victim was spotted by officers running down Gorham Ave. The suspect was stopped and identified by the victim as the man who he had seen running from his house. The suspect was placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering and Burglary.


Sector 4

Larceny: 08/03/2013 at 2:37 p.m. – 2:41 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer received a report on August 5, 2013 about a past theft on Harvard St. The victim stated she had left her purse in her unlocked office at her place of employment. After leaving her office for a brief period of time, she returned to find her purse had been taken. A review of the security surveillance cameras showed a man leaving the building, carrying a large box. The victim did not recognize the man and believed he should not have been in the building. The matter is under investigation.


Warrant Arrest: 08/05/2013 at 10:39 p.m. – Washington St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Terrace Rd. in order to serve an arrest warrant out of Dorchester District Court. Upon arrival, the officer was informed that the suspect no longer resided there. The current resident was asked to inform the suspect to contact the Brookline Police Department. Officers returned to the Brookline Police Department where the suspect arrived shortly after, around 10:30 p.m. The suspect was arrested without incident.


Sector 8

Larceny: 08/02/2013 at 5:00 p.m. – 08/03/2013 at 6:15 a.m. – Yarmouth Rd.

An officer received a report on August 5, 2013 from a victim who stated that between Friday evening and Saturday morning someone unearthed and stole twelve rhododendron plants from Yarmouth Rd. Neighbors did not report hearing or seeing anything suspicious. It is likely several individuals were involved due to the weight and number of plants stolen.

Update on Home Break-Ins

    Last week Brookline experienced a rash of home break-ins. A fingerprint was found at one of the scenes on Aspinwall Ave., which led to the identification of Jose A. Quinones, age 21 [08/02/1992]. Quinones is a Boston resident at 3037 Washington Street. A warrant was issued by Brookline District Court. This past weekend Boston Police apprehended Quinones in Boston. Quinones is being linked to three instances of Breaking and Entering in Brookline.
    Today a second suspect, Thomas Mello age 47 [10/14/1965], was arrested by Brookline officers. Mello has no known address. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Welland Rd. at 11 a.m. this morning after receiving a report of suspicious activity. Officers were able to interrupt Mello in the process of Breaking and Entering. Mello has been arrested and is being investigated in regards to his possible involvement in other home break-ins.