10/28 - 10/29

Malicious Damage: 10/28/2013 at 4:48 p.m. – Pearl St.

 

An officer was dispatched to Pearl St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her front passenger window had been smashed. In plain view were the victim’s cell phone, purse, and jacket but none of these items were taken.

 

Larceny: 10/26/2013 at 6:45 a.m. – Upland Rd.

 

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Upland Rd. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated her bike had been stolen from her unlocked garage. The victim stated she last saw the bike on Tuesday, the 22^nd.

 

 

Sector 1

 

Larceny: 10/28/2013 at 4:50 p.m. – Beacon St.

 

Am officer observed a man kick over a newspaper stand. The officer approached the man and asked him to pick up the stand. As the officer spoke with the suspect, he observed the man’s pockets to be stuffed full of medications which appeared to have come from CVS. The officer then contacted the manager of a nearby CVS and determined that the suspect had just been in the store and had not paid for the items. The suspect was placed under arrest.

 

Sector 7

Larceny: 10/28/2013 at 2:30 p.m. – Kennard Rd.

 

An officer was dispatched to Kennard Rd. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he left his bicycle secured to a bike rack. When he returned to retrieve the bike several hours later, it was missing.

 

10/26 - 10/28

Larceny: 10/26/2013 at 8:55 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of larceny. According to the victim, he briefly placed his cell phone on a counter and left it unattended. When he returned, the cell phone was missing. 

Sector 1
Malicious Damage: 10/25/2013 at 11:07 p.m. – Egmont St.
Officers were dispatched to a residence on Egmont St. after receiving a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the resident who stated someone had just kicked in his back door. A search of the area revealed a group of individuals who believed they knew suspect. An address for the suspect was provided and officers were able to make contact with him. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Malicious Damage: 10/26/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Babcock St.
An officer was dispatched to Babcock St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when he returned to his vehicle he saw all four tires had been slashed.

Sector 2
B&E of a Motor Vehicle: 10/25/2013 at 4:05 p.m. – Monmouth St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Monmouth St. after receiving a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had returned to her car to find the driver’s door slightly ajar and her purse missing. The victim could not remember is she had locked the vehicle. 
Operating After Suspension: 10/27/2013 at 5:02 p.m. – Washington St./ Station 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 driver was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension. 

Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 10/28/2013 at 3:30 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle with only one operating headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license to be suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/25/2013 at 9:00 p.m. – Tappan St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated she stated she left her personal belongings in a room which was supposed to be locked while she worked. When she returned several hours later, she saw her wallet had been taken.

10/24 - 10/25

Sector 1
Suspicious Activity: 10/24/2013 at 10:59 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a suspicious phone call. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated an unknown caller called her cell phone stating that he was holding her son hostage for the amount of $2000.00. The victim immediately notified the police about the phone call. This incident is very similar to phone scams which have been occurring in the Brookline area. If you receive a similar phone call please notify the Brookline Police Department.

Sector 2
Larceny: 10/22/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul St. after receiving a report of a larceny. According to the victim, a package belonging to her was opened in the lobby of her apartment building and the contents stolen.

Sector 3
Possession of Cocaine: 10/24/2013 at 4:56 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest. A routine search of the car revealed an aspirin bottle containing remnants of what appeared to be cocaine. Further investigation also revealed several sandwich bags containing marijuana and cocaine. The driver was additionally charged with Possession of a Class B and D drug.

10/23 - 10/24

Sector 2
Operating After Suspension: 10/23/2013 at 3:45 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a traffic light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license as well as a warrant out of Boston District Court. He was placed under arrest.

10/20 - 10/23

Sector 1
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 8:24 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee and a BUPD officer who had placed the suspect under arrest. The BUPD officer observed the CVS employee pursuing the suspect and was able to apprehend him. The employee stated he observed the suspect placing several items into a plastic bag before exiting the store with no attempt to pay.   

Sector 2
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 5:46 a.m. – Washington St.
Officers were dispatched to a business on Washington St. after receiving a report of past burglary. Upon arrival, officers reviewed surveillance footage which revealed a tall, thin African-American male wearing a dark hoodie kick in the door of the business. The video shows this individual taking a number of lottery tickets, 30 packs of cigarettes, a box of ATF oil, and some energy drinks. The individual then fled the store. A search of the area did not yield any results.
Not Duly Licensed: 10/22/2013 at 7:43 a.m. – Washington St./ Brookline Ave.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she did not have a license. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.

Sector 3
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 2:09 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Officers were met by the Loss Prevention Officer who stated he observed the suspects take several bottles of shampoo before leaving the store. He then observed the suspect get into a gray or silver Honda Civic. A search of the area produced negative results. The first suspect was described as an African-American male in his twenties or thirties, wearing a black coat and jeans. The second suspect was described as a Caucasian female in her mid-twenties, carrying a black handbag and wearing jeans.
Robbery: 10/22/2013 at 12:27 a.m. – Verndale St.
Several officers were dispatched to Verndale St. to take a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victim who stated her purse was stolen by an African-American male. A witness pursued the suspect and attempted to confront him, but was struck across the face by the suspect, who then fled the area. A search of the area yielded negative results.

Sector 4
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 9:13 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s owner who stated approximately $1200.00 had been stolen from the store at some point during the night. Further investigation revealed the door to the business had been pried open and appeared as though the perpetrator also attempted to remove the TV from the wall of the business.
Burglary: 10/22/013 at 1:03 p.m. – Washington St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Washington St. after receiving a report of burglary. The officer was met by the victim who stated her apartment had been broken into at some point during the day. Several items were taken including electronics, jewelry, and the victim’s passport.
Operating After Suspension: 10/22/2013 at 6:42 – Chestnut St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Chestnut 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
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 9:24 a.m. – Fisher Ave
An officer was dispatched to Fisher Ave to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated that while on the Newbury College Bus her phone was stolen. The victim went on to say that while traveling on the bus, she placed her cell phone on the seat beside her, when she got up to leave the bus she saw her cell phone had been taken.

10/16 - 10/17

Operating After Suspension: 10/17/2013 at 1:22 a.m. – Brainerd Rd.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brainerd Rd. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner and was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 1

Sale of Marijuana: 10/17/2013 at 1:41 p.m. – Harvard St./ Thorndike St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. As the officer approached the vehicle he could smell a strong odor of marijuana. Furthermore, the operator of the vehicle appeared very agitated. While speaking with the operator, the officer observed a black, draw-string bag. When asked what this bag contained, the driver offered it to the officer who was able to observe a number of plastic bags containing marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.

Sector 3

Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 12:48 p.m. – Williston Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Williston Rd. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. According to a witness, the vehicle was a black sedan which stopped in front of the school and took several pictures before driving away. A search of the area yielded no results.

Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 8:06 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. after receiving a report of suspicious activity. According to the victim, she received a phone call from a male who claimed to work for Window Tech Company. The caller informed her that there was a number of viruses on her computer, and he would fix them for her. The victim provided her credit card information to the caller, but then grew suspicious. She immediately hung up and canceled her credit card. Attempts to contact the caller have proved unsuccessful.

Operating After Revocation: 10/17/2013 at 2:20 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal right turn. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed a status of Revoked Insurance. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was also revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 4

Forgery: 10/16/2013 at 12:50 p.m. – Park St./ Marion St.
An officer was dispatched to Park St. and Marion St. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival the officer observed the vehicle to have a forged inspection sticker. Further investigation also revealed a forged handicap placard in the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle will receive a citation for the forged documents.

10/15 - 10/16

Sector 2

Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 10:53 p.m. – Kent St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken brake light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Kent St. A query revealed the operator was not properly licensed. He was placed under arrest.

Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 1:52 a.m. – Harvard St./ Webster Pl.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling with its high beams illuminated; the driver failed to dim the beams when other vehicle’s approached. 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 5

Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winthrop Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winthrop Rd. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she was expecting a package to be delivered on October 4th. However when she arrived home on the afternoon of the 4th, there was no package. She eventually became suspicious and alerted Brookline officers to the possible theft.

Larceny: 10/15/2013 at 5:45 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his cell phone unattended in the locker room of Brookline High School, while he went to practice. When he returned, the cell phone was gone.

Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 12:14 a.m. – Boylston St./ Tully St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling well below the posted speed limit and failing to stay in its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The officer spoke to the operator, who stated he was extremely tired. The officer did not observe anything to make him think the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

10/14 - 10/15

Sector 1

Threats: 10/14/2013 at 9:32 a.m. – Abbottsford Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Abbottsford Rd. after receiving a report of a phone scam. The officer was met by the victims who described receiving a phone call from an unidentified man who claimed to be holding the victim’s brother for ransom. The caller asked for a payout of $2,000 cash. The victims stated they became suspicious of the call and tried to make contact with the brother. They were able to reach him via telephone and discovered he was in good health and not being held for ransom. Attempts to get in contact with the caller have been unsuccessful.

Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 9:48 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who described the incident. According to him, a tall, white male wearing a black trench coat had entered the store and proceeded to try on a North Face Jacket. It was a short while later that the employee saw the man quickly exit the store with the jacket without paying. A search of the area did not reveal anyone matching the suspect’s description.

Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 5:03 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave after receiving information that a shoplifter who had stolen from the store that morning had returned to the store. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who stated that the man currently in the store had taken a North Face Jacket from the store earlier in the day. Officers approached the suspect, who became very agitated. A search of his person revealed he had another jacket stuffed into his pants. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 6

Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 2:30 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 St. and Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed her license was suspended. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.

Sector 8

Larceny: 10/12/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she accidently left her wallet on the table in the cafeteria. She returned the following day and was able to retrieve her wallet; however a credit card and her driver’s license were missing.

10/8- 10/12

Sector 1

Suspicious Activity: 10/10/2013 at 6:30 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave

While working at CVS, an employee received a phone call from an unknown caller who threatened to “shoot up” the store if the employee did not activate several prepaid cards for the caller. The employee promptly called the Brookline Police Department. Officers informed the employee that this was a scam, which has been perpetuated at other drug stores in the Boston area.

Larceny: 10/11/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he accidently left his cell phone in a the restroom of a business on Harvard St. He realized his mistake after only a few minutes but by the time he returned, the cell phone was missing.

Sector 2
Larceny: 10/12/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Littell Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Littell Rd. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim told the officer his bike was left unsecured, on the front porch. When the victim returned several hours later, he saw his bike was missing.

Sector 4
Larceny: 10/10/2013 at 2:55 p.m. – School St.
An officer was dispatched to School St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her cell phone unattended. She returned approximately an hour later and discovered it was missing.
Operating After Revocation: 10/12/2013 at 12:33 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle in the breakdown lane, which abruptly turned eastbound onto Boylston St. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a revoked license. The officer initiated a traffic stop. It was confirmed the operator of the vehicle was the owner, who was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 8
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she mistakenly left her wallet on top of her desk at her workplace. When she returned to retrieve the wallet, she discovered it was missing. No one in the office noticed anything suspicious and there is no security surveillance available of the area.

 

 

 

 

Juvenile Arrested for stealing the Bait Bike

On 10-11-13 at approximately 7:00PM officers responded to reports of the "Bait Bike" being stolen. An officer spotted the bike and a young male rider in the area of Washington Street and Griggs Road.  In fleeing from the officers, he fell from the bike. He suffered minor injuries. He then fled on foot behind some homes on Griggs road. He was stopped a short distance away in the area of 503 Washington Street. The subject is a juvenile from Boston.

He faces the following charges, Larceny over $250.00,  Possession of Burglarious tools (bolt cutters) and Resisting arrest.

10/9 - 10/10

Sector 1

Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:18 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim, an employee of the business, who stated she left her cell phone unattended while she worked. Several hours later, she noticed her cell phone was missing. Using video surveillance a potential suspect was able to be identified. Officers were dispatched to his residence and were able to find the victim’s cell phone. The suspect was placed under arrest.

Sector 2

Not Duly Licensed: 10/10/2013 at 4:03 a.m. – Brookline Ave/ Pearl St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the operator’s information revealed he did not have a license. He was placed under arrest for being not duly licensed.

Sector 3

Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Mason Tr.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason Tr. to receive a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated his secured bicycle had been stolen from his front porch. A search of the general area yielded no results.

Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winchester St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winchester St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the resident who stated his son’s bicycle had been stolen from their screened-in porch.

Sector 5

Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated his bicycle was left, locked to a bike rack. Upon his return, his bike and cable lock were missing.

Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his bike secured to a bike rack at approximately 8:20 that morning. When he returned at 3:00 p.m., the bike was gone.

Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 9:15 a.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her phone unattended on a table and later returned to find it missing.

Missing Person Update

On 10-07-2013 a missing persons report was filed for a 70 yr old  white male who  was known to frequent the Putterham Meadows Golf Course. At approximately 10:45 p.m. the subject was located at the Golf course by Brookline Officers. The subject was deceased.  Foul play is not suspected .

10/7 - 10/8

Not Duly Licensed: 10/07/2013 at 12:08 a.m. – Hammond Pond Parkway/ Heath St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a funeral procession, causing the procession to come to an abrupt halt. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Heath St. A query revealed the operator did not have a driver’s license. He was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed, failure to yield, and interrupting a funeral procession.

10/05 - 10/07

B&E of Motor Vehicle: 10/05/2013 at 10:30 - W. Roxbury Parkway

An officer was dispatched to the West Roxbury Parkway to take a report of a Breaking and Entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her vehicle had been broken into while parked at the Putterham Shops. The rear passenger window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Sector 2

Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 7:38 p.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 3

B&E&L of a Motor Vehicle: 10/04/2013 at 9:30 a.m. – Summit Ave

An officer was dispatched to Summit Ave after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated someone had broken into her vehicle and stolen her bicycle. The victim last remembers seeing the bicycle on September 2, 2013. The vehicle showed no signs of forced entry.

Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 5:58 p.m. – Harvard St.

While assigned to a post at the corner of Harvard and Beacon St., an officer was approached by a store manager who stated there was currently a woman in the store attempting to shoplift several items. The officer approached the suspect, who allowed the officer to search her bag. Several items from the store were found in the bag. The suspect will be summonsed to Brookline District Court.

Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 12:10 a.m. – Winchester St./ Thorndike St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an unusually slow speed and cross the solid line multiple times. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Winchester St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 5

Assault: 10/04/2013 at 11:00 p.m. – Beacon St.

An officer was dispatched to the Beth Israel Emergency Room to speak with a victim of assault. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he was on Beacon St. when he bumped into a man walking with two friends. The victim went on to say that the two parties exchanged heated words, and then he was hit in the face. Several more punches were thrown, although according to the victim the fight lasted only seconds. The victim received a small laceration on his head and several on his right hand. The matter is currently under investigation. 

Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 1:00 p.m. – Tappan St./ Greenough St.

An officer was dispatched to Beals St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he had chained his bicycle to a pole on the corner of Tappan St. and Greenough St. When he returned several hours later he saw his bicycle had been taken.

Liquor Stings Conducted

The results are in… recently the Brookline Police Department conducted Liquor Stings. The target of this law enforcement effort was twenty local, liquor stores. Of the twenty, nineteen passed. The passing of so many is a clear indication that Brookline businesses take liquor laws seriously. The failing store, the Wine Gallery, is located at 400 Washington Street. They will be brought forward to the Selectman for a hearing.

10/03 - 10/04

Sector 1

Larceny: 09/30/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Pleasant St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she believes someone entered her apartment and stole a large sum of money. There were no signs of forced entry and the victim remembers locking the door before leaving the house. The building manager stated no workmen were given access to the apartment.

Attempted Robbery: 10/03/2013 at 12:18 a.m. – Washington St. 

Brookline officers received a report of an attempted robbery which occurred on Washington St. The victim stated she was walking down Washington St. when she heard two people run up behind her. She was pushed to the ground as the suspects demanded she hand over her belongings. The victim began screaming for help. She was hit and kicked several times by the suspects before they fled toward Washington Square. The suspects are described as two African American males in their late teens or early twenties. Both wore dark clothing. This is a similar offense to the attempted robbery which occurred on Thorndike St. a little over an hour later. At this time, officers do not know if the incidents are linked. Both crimes are being investigated.

Sector 2

Attempted Larceny: 10/02/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Longwood Ave

While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of an attempted larceny. The victim stated she left her bike secured to a bike rack on Longwood Ave. When she returned for her bike, she noticed an attempt was made to cut the cable lock securing her bike.

Sector 9

Not Duly Licensed: 10/03/2013 at 8:45 a.m. – Lagrange St./ Princeton Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn onto Princeton Rd. The officer initiated a traffic stop. A query of the operator’s information revealed she did not have a proper license. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.

Unarmed Robbery

Robbery: 10/03/2013 at 1:52 a.m. – Thorndike St. 

      Several officers were dispatched to Thorndike St. after receiving a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victim who was the subject of an unarmed robbery but was otherwise unharmed. She was walking home when two suspects ran up behind her. The first suspect demanded she hand over her belongings. At this point, the first suspect grabbed the victim’s cell phone and both suspects fled the scene. According to the victim, the suspects fled up Thorndike St. where a white sedan was waiting for them. Police units checked the area with negative results.
     Just a reminder wherever you are stay alert and in tune with your surroundings. Stick to well-lit areas and busy streets. Avoid alleys and areas hidden by trees and shrubbery. Walk with confidence. Criminals look for easy targets and opportunities. Call 911 immediately if you notice suspicious activity. Walk with a companion whenever possible.
      Be alert, cautious, and confident.

10/02 - 10/03

Sector 5

Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 11:30 a.m. – Greenough St.

An officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim stated his bike was locked to a bike rack on Greenough St. where it was stolen. The lock on the bike appears to have been cut using bolt cutters.

Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – University Rd.

An officer received a report of a stolen bicycle on University Rd. The bike was locked to the side porch of the victim’s house. The lock appears to have been cut using bolt cutters. A neighbor reported seeing two suspicious males on bikes on September 30, 2013. They were both described as being in their 20’s with slim builds.

Sector 3

Motor Vehicle Theft: 10/01/2013 at 3:09 p.m. – Short St.

An officer received a report of a stolen motorcycle which occurred on Short St. The victim reported leaving his motorcycle in a private parking lot, where he has parked numerous times. At some point on Sunday night, the motorcycle was stolen.

Sector 5

Larceny: 09/26/2013 at 11:30 p.m. – Beacon St.

While working at the front desk an officer received a report of past larceny. The victim stated she was at Starbucks when she mistakenly left her briefcase. After realizing her mistake she called the store, but her briefcase was no longer there. Several expensive items were in the briefcase including an IPad, jewelry, and cash.

Sector 6

Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 11:30 p.m. – Chestnut Hill Av.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Chestnut Hill Av. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her bike locked on her front porch. She returned several hours later to discover the lock had been cut with bolt cutters and the bike was gone.

9/30 - 10/01

Sector 1


Burglary: 09/30/2013 at 6:21 p.m. – Worthington Rd.

Several officers were dispatched to a residence on Worthington Rd. after receiving a report of Breaking and Entering. The officers were met by the victims who had just returned home to find their kitchen door open. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that several items were missing from the home including two lap tops and an IPad.


Sector 3


Larceny: 09/30/2013 at 4:12 p.m. – Westbourne Tr.

An officer was dispatched to Westbourne Tr. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he left his bike secured at the side of his house. At some point between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. the bike was stolen.



Sector 9


Larceny: 09/30/2013 at 4:47 – Boylston Playground

An officer was dispatched to the Boylston St. Playground for a report of theft of property. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the three victims who had been playing basketball in the playground. The victims left their backpacks unattended on a park table. When they returned to the table their backpacks were missing. They were able to locate their bags near the Davis Path Overpass. All of the bags were unzipped and had clearly been rummaged through. Several items were missing from the bags, including an IPad Mini. A witness was able to identify a suspect to the officer. The matter is currently under investigation.

 

 

9/27 - 9/30

Please pay attention to the sector 2 report entitled “Threats by Phone.” Recently there have been several incidents in which Brookline residents have received phone calls threatening harm to loved ones unless money is sent to the caller. These calls have proved to be fraudulent scams perpetrated by an unknown caller in an attempt to get money. If you receive a similar phone call, please contact the Brookline Police Department.

Sector 1

Malicious Damage: 09/27/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – Gibbs St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Gibbs St. after receiving a report of malicious damage. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the resident, who showed the officer his front steps which had been drawn on with ketchup. The damage is not permanent.

Larceny: 09/23/2013 at 4:10 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of past larceny. The officer was met by the store manager who stated he had just become aware of a larceny which occurred in his store on September 23, 2013. Employees became aware of the theft when they discovered price tags stuffed behind greeting cards in the store. A review of video surveillance revealed an African American female in her mid-thirties removing the price tags from approximately $500.00 worth of merchandise and stuffing it into her bag before exiting the store.
Malicious Damage to a Vehicle: 09/28/2013 at 10:30 a.m. – Freeman St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Freeman St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the owner of the vehicle, who informed the officer that his windshield had been smashed at some point during the night. A smashed vodka bottle was next to the car and appears to have been used to cause the damage to the car.

Sector 2

Threats by Phone: 09/27/2013 at 12:30 p.m. – Brookline Av.

An officer was dispatched to Brookline Av. after receiving a report of a threatening phone call. The officer was met by the victim who stated she received a phone call from an unidentified, male caller who told her he had her brother and would harm him if she did not pay the caller $1200.00. After getting off the phone with the caller, the victim called her brother and confirmed that he was safe and unharmed. She was informed by the officer that the phone call was likely a scam. The victim has not received any further calls.

Sector 3

Larceny: 09/27/2013 at 1:30 p.m. – Harvard St.

An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. in order to take a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim informed the officer that his bike was secured with a cable style lock, which appeared to have been cut by a bolt cutter.

Larceny: 09/29/2013 at 2:41 p.m. – Mason Tr.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason Tr. after receiving a report of past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim and her niece, who explained that she believes her aunt has had several items stolen from her by an employee. The victim’s niece stated she noticed several discrepancies in her aunt’s bank account as well as several expensive items missing from the house such as a china clock and jewelry. The matter is currently under investigation.

Sector 4

Larceny: 09/27/2013 at 8:45 p.m. – Beacon St.

Several officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of an armed robbery. The officers were met by an employee who stated a man in dark clothing came into the store and threatened him with a gun. The employee proceeded to give the man the money from the cash register. After taking the money, the suspect fled the scene. On scene, the officers were also met by a male subject who stated he had given a ride to several of his friends to the store. The friends entered the store and exited quickly, instructing him to drive away. The man stated he became suspicious that his friends had done something illegal while in the store and ordered them to get out of the car. He then returned to the store and spoke to officers. Upon further investigation, the officers were able to make contact with the three individuals who received the ride to the store. They denied having used a gun to take money from the store. A review of the store’s video surveillance revealed two separate incidents of larceny occurred within the store minutes apart. A man in dark clothing entered the store, using a gun to threaten the store’s employee and taking cash from the register. After the initial robbery, three young men entered the store and observing no clerk, proceeded to take several small items from the store without paying.

Sector 5

Disorderly Conduct: 09/28/2013 at 3:41 a.m. – Fisher Av

An officer was dispatched to a residential building on Fisher Av. after receiving a report of a disorderly person. Upon arrival, the officer observed a male subject who was unsteady on his feet and appeared disheveled. The officer was met by the Security Night Sargent, who informed the officer the man had aggressively attempted to gain access to the building and became very agitated when he was denied entry. The man proceeded to threaten the officer and shout obscenities. He was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.

Larceny: 09/29/2013 at 10:29 a.m. – Addington Rd.

An officer was dispatched to Addington Rd. in order to receive a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated she left her bike unlocked in her open garage where it was taken.
Operating After Revocation: 09/30/2013 at 8:06 p.m. – Gardner Rd.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal right hand turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Gardner Rd. A query of the operator’s information revealed he had a revoked license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 7

Larceny: 09/28/2013 at 8:20 a.m. – Walnut St.

An officer was dispatched to Walnut St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she was attending church and briefly left her purse unattended on a pew. When she returned to her seat, she found her purse was missing.

Sector 8

Larceny: 09/27/2013 at 2:45 p.m. – Boylston St.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the Office Manager who stated an employee had a large sum of money stolen from her purse. The purse was left under the employee’s desk for a brief period of time at which time someone took the money. Fellow employee’s consented to a search of their belongings, which yielded no results.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle: 09/27/2013 at 9:30 a.m. – Lee St.
While on the desk, an officer received a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated that his vehicle was parked in front of his home on Lee St and was broken into at some point during the previous night. Several items were taken from the vehicle including a lap top, brief case, squash rackets, and a canvas bag. The victim believed his car was left unlocked.

Arrest made in recent Library incidents

Brookline Police arrested a 67 year old male subject  He has been charged with three counts of Open and Gross Lewdness Chapter 272-sec 16. The arrest is related to two recent incidents at the Coolidge Corner Library in Brookline.

On Saturday September 21^st  around 4:30 PM and again on Friday September 27^th around 4:00PM officers responded to reports of a male subject who had exposed himself to juveniles. As a result of the investigation, a subject was identified and placed under arrest late Friday afternoon. He faces charges for both incidents. He is being held without bail at the Brookline Police station. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Brookline District court on Monday.

9/26 - 9/27

Sector 3

O.U.I.L: 09/27/2013 at 1:41 a.m. – Beacon St./ Lancaster Tr.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the moderate odor of alcohol. Further observation revealed the driver had glassy, red eyes. The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests, which led him to the conclusion that the driver was operating under the influence of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest.

Sector 5

Larceny: 09/25/2013 at 2:04 p.m. – Beacon St.

Officers were dispatched to a restaurant on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officers were met by the manager, who was with a customer who attempted to flee after he was unable to pay his bill. After speaking with the customer it was agreed he would return to the restaurant by evening in order to pay his bill. A follow-up with the restaurant revealed that the customer never returned to pay his bill. He will be summonsed into Brookline District Court.

Larceny: 09/25/2013 at 12:15 p.m. – Tappan St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a past larceny. According to the victim, she was attending a class and set her cell phone down on a table, which she left unattended for no more than ten minutes. Upon returning to the table the cell phone was missing.

Sector 9

Larceny: 09/25/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Wolcott Rd.

An officer received a report of a past larceny, which occurred on Wolcott Rd. The victim stated that at some point in the last month, a gold ring was taken from her home. There were no signs of a break-in, and the only people with access to her home are family members and a cleaning service. No other items are missing from the house.

Brookline Police is Awarded "Accreditation" Status

On September 19, 2013, The Brookline Police Department was 45th in the state to receive state accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.
Accreditation is a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession, by the profession. These carefully selected standards reflect critical areas of police management, operations, and technical support activities. They cover areas such as policy development, emergency response planning, training, communications, property and evidence handling, use of force, vehicular pursuit, prisoner transportation and holding facilities. The program not only sets standards for the law enforcement profession, but also for the delivery of police services to citizens of the commonwealth.
“Achieving Accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is a very significant accomplishment and a recognition highly regarded by the law enforcement community,” said Donna Taylor Mooers, the Commission’s Executive Director.” 
Under the leadership of Chief Daniel C. O’Leary, the Brookline Police Department was assessed in August by a team of Commission-appointed assessors.  The Assessment Team found the Department to be in compliance with all applicable standards for Accreditation.
“Going through the process initially requires intense self-scrutiny, and ultimately provides a quality assurance review of the agency,” said Mooers.  To conduct the initial self-assessment and prepare for the on-site review of the 339 standards by the Commission, in 2013, Chief O’Leary appointed Lt. Paul Campbell to serve as the Department’s Accreditation Manager.      
The Commission offers two program awards: Certification and Accreditation, with Accreditation being the higher of the two.  Accreditation has been granted for a period of three years.  Participation in the program is strictly voluntary.

COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission consists of an eleven member Board of Directors.  Six members are appointed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, two by the Coalition of Accreditation Managers of Massachusetts, one by the Massachusetts Municipal Association and one by the Massachusetts Police Association.  The  eleventh member is left for the Board to elect; that member must be affiliated with an academic institution.  According to Mooers, “the Commission’s primary role is to establish and administer both the standards and the assessment process by which departments meeting accreditation standards can be publicly recognized for their achievements.”
Massachusetts is one of twenty-four states that offer an accreditation process for its police departments.

BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION 
The standards for accreditation impact officer and public safety, address high liability/risk management issues, and generally promote operational efficiency throughout the agency.  The benefits are therefore many and will vary among participating departments based on the state of the department when it enters the process.  In other words, the benefits will be better known when the department quantifies the changes that it made as a direct result of achieving accreditation.  Generally, these changes involve policy writing, facility improvements and equipment purchases. Listed below are some of the more common benefits. 
Accreditation:
• provides a norm for an agency to judge its performance.
• provides a basis to correct deficiencies before they become public problems.
• requires agencies to commit policies and procedures to writing.
• promotes accountability among agency personnel and the evenhanded application of policies.
• provides a means of independent evaluation of agency operations.
• minimizes an agency’s exposure to liability, builds a stronger defense against lawsuits, and has the potential to reduce liability insurance costs.
• enhances the reputation of the agency and increases the public’s confidence in it.

Mooers added, “Police Certification and Accreditation serve to reassure the general public that the law enforcement profession is trained, prepared and ready to handle routine calls for service including large scale emergencies.  Agency preparedness begins with having a current written directive system that incorporates best practices into agency policies and operational plans.”

9/22 - 9/26

Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle: 09/24/2013 at 6:06 p.m. – Searle Ave.

An officer was dispatched to Searle Ave. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated his vehicle had been scratched on the driver’s side door.

Sector 1

Larceny: 09/24/2013 at 2:56 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 the store’s owner, who stated she saw a woman take a sweater from the store and place it in her bag. When she confronted this woman, she dropped the bag she was carrying and fled the store. The suspect was described as an African American female with a thin build, wearing a yellow shirt, black pants, and a black leather jacket. A search of the area revealed no suspects.

Fraud: 09/24/2013 at 3:15 p.m. – Elba St.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Elba St. after receiving a report of internet fraud. Upon arrival, the victim relayed the following: She had received a phone call from a male who acted as though he had serviced her computer in the past. She allowed the caller to have remote access to her computers, which he accessed for approximately three hours. The caller then asked her to fill out a payment form, which she did before later becoming suspicious of the transaction. She then discovered several unauthorized transactions on her credit cards.

Sector 2

Larceny: 09/19/2013 at 12:00 a.m. – Toxteth St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim reported that his bicycle was stolen between September 18th and 19th from the front hallway of his apartment building.

Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle: 09/19/2013 at 5:30 p.m. – Beacon St./ Borland St.

An officer received a report of past Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated that while her vehicle was parked on Beacon St. someone scratched her driver’s side from the rear door to the front quarter panel.

Attempted Robbery: 09/23/2013 at 9:28 p.m. – Parkway Rd./ Brookline Ave.

Several officers were dispatched to the area of Parkway Rd. and Brookline Ave. to receive a report of attempted robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated she had been attacked on her way home from work. The victim stated she was approaching her vehicle when she noticed a tall, African American male standing near her car. As she neared the vehicle the suspect said something to her and then grabbed her from behind and attempted to pull her in the direction of the Muddy River. At this point, a passing motorist stopped his vehicle and attempted to assist the victim. The suspect fled towards the river and dove in and was carried downstream according to the witness. A search of the area revealed no suspects.

Burglary: 09/24/2013 at 3:09 p.m. – Parkway Rd.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Parkway Rd. after receiving a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he had arrived home to find the front door of his apartment pried open. An inventory of the apartment revealed two digital cameras, a camcorder, and an IPad had been taken from the apartment.

Larceny: 09/25/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Borland St.

An officer was dispatched to Borland St. to receive a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she left her bike unlocked in her driveway for several hours. Upon returning home, she saw her bicycle had been taken.

Sector 3

Larceny: 09/24/2013 at 10:33 p.m. – Beacon St.

Several officers were dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, they were met by the victims who stated they were sitting at the bar of a restaurant when two, highly intoxicated females sat next to them. Shortly after their arrival, one of the victims noticed her cell phone was missing which had previously been sitting on the bar. The victims confronted the two women, who began to act suspiciously and tried to leave the bar. The victims attempted to reason with them and asked they simply return the phone, at which point the suspects got into their car and attempted to leave the area but were unable to get the car to start. The victims then called the police, who arrived minutes later. The arrival of the police prompted one of the suspects to return the victim’s cell phone. Both suspects were placed under arrest for Larceny. Further investigation revealed one of the suspects had two prescription drugs on her person which were not in her name. She was additionally charged with Possession of a Class E Drug.

Larceny: 09/25/2013 at 12:12 p.m. – Harvard St.

Several officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. The store manager stated he had been dealing with a regular shoplifter, who stole items from the store then attempted to return the stolen items. The officers were informed the suspect was currently in the store attempting to return several stolen items. Officers approached the suspect and asked to speak with her. The suspect provided several false social security numbers before attempting to flee the scene. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and were able to overtake her. The suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting and obstruction of justice.

Sector 4

Larceny: 09/14/2013 at 7:57 p.m. – Cypress St.

While on the desk, an officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim stated she had been expecting a package containing several pieces of jewelry. She eventually became suspicious that the package had not yet been delivered. She questioned her concierge about the package, who stated several days prior two individuals had gained access to the lobby and stolen several packages. A review of video surveillance showed two African American males each wearing hooded sweatshirts take the packages and quickly exit the building.

Operating After Suspension: 09/25/2013 at 1:40 a.m. – Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle that did not have its passenger side headlight illuminated. 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 placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 5

Larceny: 09/24/2013 at 11:30 p.m. – Fisher Ave.

An officer received a report of a past larceny. The victim stated he accidently left his wallet in the cafeteria of his school. Realizing his mistake, the victim returned to find the wallet had been taken. The victim reported an unauthorized charge was made on his credit card before he was able to cancel it.

Larceny: 09/17/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Sumner Rd.

An officer was dispatched to Sumner Rd. after receiving a report of a past larceny of a bicycle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her bike unlocked on her front porch. She noticed it missing several hours later.

Sector 8

Warrant Arrest: 09/20/2013 at 5:30 p.m. – Boylston St.

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

Sector 9

O.U.I.L.: 09/22/2013 at 11:53 p.m. – Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle driving erratically, crossing double lines and nearly hitting another vehicle. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hammond St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from inside the car. Furthermore, the officer observed the operator to have glassy, bloodshot eyes as well as slurred speech. The operator remained largely unresponsive throughout the interview leading the officer to the conclusion that he was under the influence of alcohol. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

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.