5/31/2016

5/31/2016

6:17pm: A bicycle was stolen on Vernon Street. The bike was left locked to a sign post and was taken over the weekend.

On a related note, the Brookline Police Bait Bike is back in use. The Bait Bike appears normal, but has a GPS tracker equipped that alerts police to its movements. It gets placed in various fixed locations where bike thefts are known to occur in order to proactively combat and deter bike thefts. Our Bait Bike led to several arrests last week.

On 5/25: The Bait Bike was locked to a sign post at the intersection of Brook and Kent. Officers were alerted to its movement at around 2:30pm, and were able to locate it and arrest a juvenile suspect.

On 5/27: The Bait Bike was locked to a sign post on Beacon Street when the alarm went off at around 1:30am. Officers located two male suspects. One was riding the Bait Bike and in possession of bolt cutters, and the other admitted to involvement in the theft. Both suspects were placed under arrest.

Follow-Up:

5/25: At noon, officers noticed a man acting suspiciously with a package. Believing this may be a possible package theft; officers stopped and questioned the man, who initially gave a false name. Officers learned his real identity and discovered that he was neither the recipient nor sender on the package, and could not provide information about the listed sender on the return label.

Based on the man’s behavior during the investigation, he was found to be in possession of marijuana. A Boston Police K-9 Unit was dispatched to investigate the box, and the dog alerted officers that something suspicious was in the package. A search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s package, which was seized, and his apartment. Detectives discovered a large sum of cash in a vacuum sealed bag within the package.

The search of the apartment yielded a large amount of marijuana and pure THC oil, as well as mailing and measuring equipment. Detectives found cash hidden in various locations as well. The man was placed under arrest for numerous charges related to Possession and Distribution.

5/27/2016 to 5/30/2016

5/27/2016

11:40pm: Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave. A store manager confronted a male suspect for possibly attempting to shoplift. The suspect then hit the clerk in the hand and knocked over a Lottery machine before exiting the store. This is under investigation.

5/28/2016

2:54am: A man was arrested for Operating Under the Influence at the intersection of Beacon and Winchester.

3:40pm: A packaged theft was reported on Babcock Street. The box was delivered earlier in the month and was found open with its contents missing.

5:47pm: A shoplifting call came in from Harvard Street. A suspect took electronics from the store before exiting. A description of the suspect was noted and this is under investigation.

5/29/2016

3:55am: An assault/attempted robbery was reported on South Street. The victim managed to fend off two suspects, who fled. This is an active case.

6:22am: Attempted Breaking & Entering of a Motor Vehicle was reported on Aspinwall Ave. A victim noticed the suspect attempting to gain entry into the vehicle. The suspect was unsuccessful and fled. Nothing was taken. This is under investigation.

9:52am: A package theft was reported from Beacon Street. The package was delivered this weekend according to the delivery company, but the caller had not received it.

5/30/2016

4:41am: A Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle was reported on Grove Street. The glove compartment was found open and items were missing. This is believed to have occurred the previous evening.

5/26/2016

9:54am: A larceny was reported on Salisbury Road. A maintenance company stated that a piece of their equipment was taken from a work site earlier in the week. This is under investigation.

5:45pm: A phone was reported stolen after it was mistakenly left in a restroom on Cypress Street. When the owner returned to look for it, it was not there. It was likely taken in the early evening hours. This is an active case.

5/25/2016

1:33pm: Officers stopped a moped on Beacon Street for driving erratically. The driver initially refused to pull over. Officers then determined that the moped was recently stolen. The moped was recovered and the juvenile driver will be summonsed to court for traffic charges and Receiving Stolen Property.

Follow-Up - A stolen bicycle was recovered during search warrant executed in an unrelated case. Officers executing the search observed the bike, which they later did some research on and matched it up to bike stolen in April. The victim confirmed bike was theirs and it was returned to him. The suspect will be charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.  In addition, other items also observed during the search warrant, which are believed to be stolen from Motor Vehicles. There is an ongoing investigation to see if the suspect is tied to rash of B&Es of Motor Vehicles in the sector four area.

Follow-Up – After a follow-up on a house break on Clark Road, a flier was developed on a suspect who used a credit card stolen from the house at a Cambridge business.  The suspect was later ID'd by Cambridge Police as having been arrested by Massachusetts State Police for breaking into vehicle in Cambridge. 

Follow-Up - A home healthcare worker caring for an elderly client has been charged with larceny after an extensive investigation by detectives. 

Follow-Up - In another case of money being stolen by an entrusted Home Healthcare worker from elderly victims, officers and detectives unveiled video evidence of a suspect using a victim’s credit card without authorization in order to access victims account and steal money. 

5/24/2016

9:31am: A moped was reported stolen on Beacon Street. The moped was secured via a chain lock, and is believed to have been taken during the overnight hours. This case is under investigation.

9:52am: A moped was reported stolen on Linden Street. It was secured via chain lock, and is also believed to have been stolen during the overnight hours. This is an active case.

5/21/2016 to 5/22/2016

5/21/2016

3:02pm: A shoplifting occurred on Harvard Street. Items were stolen from the counter of a local business. This is an active case.

7:56pm: A package theft occurred at a residence on Washington Street. The package was delivered earlier in the evening, and the addressee found it cut open with the contents missing.

5/22/2016

2:18pm: A bike theft was reported on Corey Road. It is believed that the bike was taken at some point over the past week, when it was left unsecured on a back porch. 

3:08pm: A theft occurred on Harvard Street. A cell phone was lost at a local store and was not located by store employees. This is under investigation.

Arrest made today /incident in woods behind School

Today shortly after 8:30 dispatch received a call from a person reporting a man with a long gun firing shots in the woods in the Hoar Sanctuary behind Baker School. Officers responded with assistance from Boston and State police. A male subject was found hiding in the woods, and as a result of the investigation, the subject was placed under arrest. He is being charged with Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace and Discharging a Pellet Gun over a public way. The department will be seeking assistance from the Brookline Municipal Court obtaining an evaluation of the subject. Subject will be arraigned later today in Brookline Court

5/19/2016

3:17pm: A shoplifting occurred on Harvard Street. A store employee pointed out a suspect to officers, who was stopped and questioned. Officers located stolen items and drugs in her possession, and she was placed under arrest.

5/18/2016

7:35am: A shoplifting occurred on Harvard Street. An employee gave officers a description of a suspect, who was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

8:10am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Milton Road for operating after suspension.

6:56pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Longwood Ave for operating after suspension.

5/17/2016

6:03am: A motor vehicle fire occurred on Marion Street. Officers were on scene to support Brookline Fire Department. No injuries were reported.

5:08pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Washington Street for driving with a suspended license.

5/13/2016 to 5/14/2016

5/13/2016

10:43am: A larceny was reported on Payson Road. A resident stated that lawn furniture was taken from their driveway at some point during the previous day.

12:16pm: A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on Toxteth Street. The bicycle was taken from the back yard during the previous evening.

5/14/2016

10:07am: A woman was arrested at a traffic stop on St. Paul Street for a pre-existing warrant.

2:36pm: A shoplifting occurred at a local business on Harvard Street. Officers noted the description of a possible suspect.

5:10pm: A bike was stolen from a garage on Rangeley Road. The theft occurred earlier in the day, when the bike was unlocked and the garage door was open.

5/11/2016

12:56am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at Horace James Circle for an existing warrant.

10:57am: A resident reported a past larceny. Several items were stolen from their wallet earlier in May from their office at Brookline Place. The matter is under investigation.

5/9/2016

9:10am: A vehicle was broken into on Walnut Street and change was taken. The car was unlocked at the time this occurred, which is believed to be the previous afternoon. The matter is under investigation.

5/6/2016 to 5/8/2016

5/6/2016

8:29am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Princeton Road and Newton Street for driving while not duly licensed.

5/7/2016

12:16pm: Two suspects were arrested on outstanding warrants on Harvard Street. The suspects were stopped and interviewed for suspicious activity at a local business when officers learned of the pre-existing warrants.

5/8/2016

5:04pm: A shoplifting was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers were given a description of a suspect. The matter is under investigation.

5/5/2016

10:31am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop near Larz Anderson Park for driving without being duly licensed.

8:12pm: A vehicle was reported broken into on Linden Street, which likely occurred the previous evening. The vehicle was left unlocked and found rummaged through, but no items were reported taken.

9:19pm: Another breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Linden Street. The vehicle was left unlocked and change was reported taken. Both of these cases are being investigated.

5/4/2016

11:07am: A bike was stolen from a residence on Abbotsford Road. The bike was locked to a porch and went missing at some point over the previous evening.

3:27pm: Officers arrested a shoplifting suspect on Harvard Street. The manager of a local business confronted the suspect as they were leaving the scene, recovered the items, and the suspect returned to the store, where officers found them.

4/29/2016 to 5/1/2016

4/29/2016

1:34pm: A woman was arrested at a traffic stop on Naples Road for driving with a suspended license.

6:32pm: A larceny was reported on Harvard Street. Several electronics were stolen from a residence. 

4/30/2016

10:38am: A larceny was reported on Parkway Road from a residential storage unit. Clothes were stolen at an unknown time over the previous week.

5/1/2016

5:18pm: A breaking and entering was reported at a residence on Clark Road. A laptop was stolen.

4/27/2016 to 4/28/2016

4/27/2016

10:54am: Officers arrested a man at a traffic stop on Harvard Street for driving with a suspended license.

8:52pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Lee Street for driving with a suspended license.

4/28/2016

5:17pm: A bike was stolen from a building on Franklin Street. The bike was reportedly left unlocked in the buildings entrance prior to the theft. A report was taken.

11:42pm: A package was reported stolen from a residence on Egmont Street. A report was taken.

4/26/2016

3:20pm: Officers arrested a man on Babcock Street on multiple arrest warrants related to past shoplifting charges.

4/25/2016

1:19pm: Two people were arrested at a traffic stop on Beacon Street. The vehicle was stopped for blocking a lane. A woman was arrested on a straight warrant and a man was arrested for possession when officers discovered drugs and paraphernalia on his person.

6:38pm: A resident reported their mail stolen from their Boylston Street home. One item was delivered in early March and another in early April, but neither were received by the resident. A report was taken and the matter is being investigated.

4/22/2016 to 4/24/2016

4/22/2016

8:59pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Green Street. He is being charged with operating after license revocation, Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, and for violations of the open container law.

4/24/2016

4:12pm: A mail theft was reported on Heath Street. Envelopes were found torn open with their contents missing. The crime is believed to have occurred in the late morning or early afternoon hours. A report was taken.

6:52pm: A hockey net was stolen from a yard on Strathmore Road. The theft occurred at some point over the previous week. A report was taken.

4/21/16

9:35pm: A bike theft was reported on Middlesex Road. The bicycle was unlocked and left propped against a building. A report was taken.

4/19/2016

9:31am: A vehicle was broken into on Boylston Street. A window was found smashed and money was missing. A report was taken.

11:51am: A shoplifting occurred on Harvard Street. Officers were given a description of the suspect. The matter is under investigation.

7:46pm: A package theft was reported from a residence on Kent Street. A report was taken.

4/15/2016 to 4/18/2016

4/15/2016

3:54pm: A mail theft was reported on Netherlands Road. Items were taken from the foyer of a residential building. A report was taken.

4/16/2016

10:28am: A vehicle was reported broken into on Gerry Road. Money and a GPS were stolen. A report was taken.

6:15pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Beacon Street for driving while not duly licensed.

6:21pm: A larceny was reported on Beacon Street. Two packages were stolen from a residence. A report was taken.

6:31pm: A man was arrested at the intersection of Longwood Ave and Sewall Ave for a default warrant and driving with a suspended license.

4/17/2016

8:58am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Middlesex Road. The crime is believed to have occurred the previous evening and there were no signs of forced entry. A report was taken.

1:37pm: A car was reported broken into on Beacon Street. No signs of forced entry were found. A report was taken.

3:12pm: Multiple vehicles were broken into on Circuit Road overnight. These cases are believed to be linked and are under investigation.

7:00pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Green Street for driving with a suspended license.

4/18/2016

8:48pm: An employee of a local business on Harvard Street reported the theft of several items from their backpack. A report was taken.

4/13/2016

11:24am: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. A report was taken.

7:30pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Beacon Street. Items were reported missing but no signs of forced entry were located. The matter is under investigation.

4/12/2016

6:23pm: A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Boylston Street. The theft is believed to have occurred the previous night. A report was taken.

8:22pm: A motor vehicle was reported stolen on Bowker Street. The car was left unlocked in a driveway and it is believed the theft occurred earlier in the afternoon. The matter is under investigation.

4/11/2016

11:55am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Pond Ave. Multiple items were taken. No signs of forced entry were found. A report was taken.

2:56pm: A man was arrested after officers caught him with stolen property. He has been taken into custody on several charges related to package theft.

9:35pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Webster Street for reckless driving and Operating Under the Influence.

4/6/2016 to 4/10/2016

4/6/2016

6:37pm: A vehicle was broken into on High Street overnight. There was no sign of forced entry and change was reported missing. A report was taken.

7:28pm: A residence on Aspinwall Ave was reported as broken into. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

8:35pm: A vehicle was reported broken into on Highland Road earlier in the week. No signs of forced entry were found. A report was taken.

4/8/2016

8:22am: A breaking and entering was reported at a business on Commonwealth Ave. Money was taken from the registers overnight. The case is under investigation and a report was taken.

1:36pm: A woman was arrested on Beacon Street in connection with a shoplifting.

4/9/2016

11:04am: A man was arrested for a shoplifting that occurred on Beacon Street. Officers located the suspect on scene and placed him into custody.

12:25pm: A bike theft occurred on Edgehill Road. It was in an open garage at the time of theft. A report was taken.

4/10/2016

5:13pm: A bicycle was stolen from a residence on Dean Road. The bike was located in an open garage and was not locked at the time of theft. A report was taken.

5:47pm: A larceny was reported on Beacon Street. Items were stolen from a purse earlier in the afternoon. A report was taken.

4/5/2016

9:35am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Hall Road. The crime is believed to have occurred the previous night. A report was taken.

11:48am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Glen Road. This crime is believed to have occurred the previous night. Items were missing and a report was taken of the incident.

6:18pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Highland Road. This is believed to have occurred sometime the previous evening or earlier that morning. A report was taken.

4/4/2016

3:44pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Hawthorn Road. Multiple items were reported stolen, but no signs of forced entry were found. A report was taken.

4/1/2016 to 4/3/2016

4/1/2016

4:18pm: A resident reported a theft on Boylston Street. They discovered items missing from their wallet while at a local business. A report was taken.

8:20pm: A larceny was reported on Jordan Road. A bike and tools were taken from a residence. Three suspects were located nearby and will be summonsed to court.

4/2/2016

7:45pm: A resident reported a cell phone theft at Downes Field. A report was taken.

4/3/2016

7:44pm: Past thefts were reported at a residence on Perry Street. Tools and shoes were taken from a hallway. A report was taken.

Indecent Assault of Local College Student

Officers responded to the area of  Saint Paul St. and Dummer St.  late on Thursday evening for a report of a sexual assault. Units arrived and assisted the victim, who stated Wednesday at approximately 0145hrs, while walking home from a local establishment on Comm Ave. she was approached by a male suspect at the front door of her residence on St Paul Street.  The victim did not see where the individual came from or notice him following her. The suspect initiated conversation, but the victim informed the suspect to leave her alone. The suspect did not comply, and the victim , while trying to gain entry into the vestibule of her building, was grabbed and indecently assaulted by the suspect. The victim was able to break free and fled to her apartment, suffering minor injuries.  The suspect is described as:

Light skinned male in his mid 20's to 30's, with dark colored hair and facial hair. Suspect is between 5'9-5'10, unknown weight, unknown clothing, no distinct characteristics,. Victim had never seen suspect before, and was unable to determine direction of flight.  

3/30/2016

8:37am: Multiple tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Boylston Street. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

7:02pm: A theft was reported at a residence on Centre Street. Security camera footage was recovered and a report was taken.

3/28/2016

4:05pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Kendall Street for not being duly licensed.

3/25/2016 to 3/27/2016

3/25/2016

12:54am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Juniper Street and Washington Street.

3/26/2016

11:16am: A bicycle theft was reported on Mason Terrace. The theft is believed to have occurred at some point over the previous two days. A report was taken.

3/27/2016

11:35am: A shoplifting was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers located a male suspect and placed him under arrest.

1:16pm: A larceny was reported on Jordan Road. A bicycle was taken from a residence and a report was taken.

3/23/2016

8:27am: A bicycle was reported stolen from Netherlands Road. The bike was taken from the porch of a residence, which is believed to have occurred the previous day. A report was taken.

2:35pm: A bicycle theft was reported at a residence on Mason Terrace. In addition to the bike, a skateboard and scooter were also missing. A report was taken.

3/22/2016

1:21pm: A woman was arrested during a traffic stop on Harvard Street for driving without a valid license.

8:17pm: A jacket was reported stolen from a local business earlier in the evening. The jacket was not secured at the time it was stolen. A report was taken.

3/18/2016 to 3/20/2016

3/18/2016

7:08am: A bicycle was reported stolen on Beaconsfield Road. The bike was locked and taken with bolt cutters. An abandoned bike not belonging to the caller, which was not there previously, was found at the scene. A report was taken.

4:57pm: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. A suspect was caught and will be summonsed to court.

5:43pm: Tools were reported stolen from a work crew on Linden Place. The area was searched and a report was taken.

3/19/2016

1:12pm: Two vehicles were reported broken into on University Road, believed to have occurred the night before. Both vehicles were unlocked at the time. A report was taken.

3/20/2016

10:47am: A package was stolen from a residence on Stearns Road. Evidence was collected and a report was taken.

5:05pm: A man was arrested on Harvard Street after stealing from a tip jar at a local business. Officers located the man as he was walking away from the scene and took him into custody.

3/17/2016

6:09pm: A backpack was reported stolen from a business on Beacon Street. Camera footage was recovered and a report was taken.

11:49pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Crowninshield Road. The suspect reportedly entered the home, but fled when confronted by the home owner. Officers found no signs of forced entry and no items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/11/16 to 3/14/16

3/11/2016

9:21am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Webster Street for driving with a suspended license.

10:57am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Harvard Street for a default warrant related to a prior offense.

4:08pm: A shoplifting in progress was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers responded and arrested a suspect who was located nearby. Stolen goods were found in their possession and recovered.

3/12/2016

8:43am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Walnut Street. The break-in was believed to have occurred sometime over the previous week, and a report was taken.

10:23pm: Two bikes were reported stolen on Mason Terrace. One bike was locked and the second was reportedly unlocked. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

3/13/2016

7:56am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Newton Street for driving without a license.

8:24am: A past burglary was reported on Cutler Lane. Jewelry was reported missing. The matter is under investigation and a report was taken.

4:39pm: A resident on Lawton Street reported a theft at their home. Items were taken from their residence, possibly by a hired cleaner. A report was taken.

3/14/2016

4:04pm: Two bikes were reported stolen from a residence on Westbourne Terrace. Both bikes had locks, which were found to be cut. A report was taken.

6:59pm: Multiple subjects were arrested at a traffic stop, with a possible connection to previous break-ins. Please see the last blog entry for more details.

03/15/16

3-14-16                                 Arrests

As a result of several burglaries throughout the town an officer stopped 3 subjects in the area of Coolidge St. The stop led to the arrest of 3 subjects for the following offenses:

Possession of Burglarious Tools

Conspiracy to Commit a Felony  Breaking and Entering

Warrant Arrest

One of these subjects has been the suspect in a month long investigation for 18 Burglaries committed in the Town of Brookline

3/10/2016

3:17pm: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Commonwealth Ave. A description of the suspects was given and a report was taken.

7:01pm: A resident on Rawson Road called to report a past breaking and entering. A window was found damaged and items were reported missing. Officers collected evidence and a report was taken. The matter is under investigation.

9:41pm: A past breaking and entering was reported on Salisbury Road. Doors and a window screen were found damaged and items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/9/2016

A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Coolidge Street for a prior warrant.

3/8/2016

6:43pm: A woman was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Marion Street for a prior warrant. 

3/7/2016

9:05pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Ackers Ave. A phone and wallet were reported stolen. A report was taken.

10:12am: A motor vehicle was reported broken into on Smythe Street, with items taken from the vehicle. The theft occurred in the early morning hours, and a description of a suspect was obtained.

11:23am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Thorndike Street. He is being charged with falsifying an inspection sticker.

11:45am: A resident on Walnut Street reported the breaking and entering of their vehicle. The incident likely occurred earlier that morning. Nothing was reported stolen from the vehicle.  A report was taken.

12:38pm: A shoplifting occurred at a business on Commonwealth Ave. Officers found the suspect as they were leaving the scene and found several stolen items. The suspect will be summonsed to court.

2:41pm: A caller on Washington Street reported a past larceny. Items were reportedly taken from the owner’s residence back in January. A report was taken.

2:45pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Leverett Street. Loose change was reported as possibly taken. A report of the incident was taken by officers.

3/4/2016 to 3/6/2016

3/4/2016

1:13pm: Two bicycles were reported stolen on Gerry Road. Both bikes were taken from outside the residence, and it is believed the theft occurred the previous day. A report was taken.

3/5/2016

12:56am: A breaking and entering was reported on Buckminster Road. Police officers arrived and arrested a male suspect.

4:25pm: A package theft was reported at a residence on Beacon Street. A phone was reported missing. A report was taken.

3/6/2016

7:16am: A woman was arrested during a traffic stop for a prior warrant near the intersection of Harvard Ave and Commonwealth Ave.

8:17am: A caller on St. Paul Street reported damage to a neighbor’s rear door. The incident is being investigated as a breaking and entering and a report was taken.

3:48pm: A shoplifting occurred on Beacon Street. A suspect was located and given a no trespass order for the business.

2/24/2016 to 2/28/2016

2/24/2016

2:56pm: Officers responded to reports of a shoplifting from a Beacon Street business. The suspect fled before arrival, but a description was given. He was described as a man in his 20s or 30s, wearing a gray sweatshirt. Officers are investigating.

6:08pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Hammond Street. The crime occurred during the late afternoon. Entry was made through a rear window, and jewelry, electronics, and several other items were taken. This case is under investigation.

2/25/2016

2:58pm: A shoplifting was reported at a local business on Beacon Street. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, who fled in a dark jeep or small SUV.

5:19pm: A package theft was reported on Kent Street. A resident reported that a package was taken from their home, possibly earlier in the week. A report was taken.

2/26/2016

8:56am: A resident on Francis Street reported the theft of their phone. The theft had occurred a short time earlier. A report was taken.

8:59am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave and Ackers Ave.

2:11pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Craftsland Road. Officers found signs of forced entry, and it is believed to have occurred earlier in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

2/27/2016

1:34am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Homer Street for an existing warrant.

9:03am: A broken window was reported at a chapel on Harvard Street, although nothing was reported taken. Shortly thereafter, a window was also discovered broken on a vehicle parked nearby, again with nothing reported missing. A report was taken of both incidents.

11:34pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Columbia Street. Signs of forced entry were found, and it is believed that the crime occurred earlier in the afternoon. A laptop was reported stolen. This case is under investigation.

2/28/2016

11:10pm: A resident on Park Street reported that their vehicle was broken into. A window was smashed and a purse was taken. The matter is under investigation.

2/23/2016

1:50pm: Officers responded to a residential alarm on Eliot Street. When they arrived, they found signs of forced entry through a rear window. Officers are investigating this case as a burglary.

3:12pm: A man was arrested during a traffic stop near the intersection of Mountfort Street and St. Mary’s Street. He was brought in on two outstanding warrants and driving with a revoked license.

4:31pm: A bicycle was stolen from a home on Sherman Road. The bike was left unsecured in front of the residence. A report was taken.

4:48pm: A resident reported a past larceny. They stated that jewelry had been taken back in January, and a report was taken.

5:29pm: Officers arrested a man at a traffic stop at the intersection of Cottage Street and Goddard Ave for driving with an expired license.

9:18pm: A resident on Pleasant Street reported a package theft that had occurred earlier that afternoon. The package was delivered but its contents were missing. A report was taken. 

2/22/2016

11:28am: A man was pulled over for a traffic violation on Beacon Street. Officers arrested the suspect when it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant and possessed of a dangerous weapon.

12:25pm: A resident on Marion Street reported a package theft from their home. A report was taken.

4:59pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Sumner Road. The crime is believed to have occurred earlier that day. The matter is under investigation. 

2/19/2016 to 2/21/2016

2/19/2016

7:21am: A possible shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. The suspect is described as a tall man in a grey hoodie. The matter is under investigation.

2/20/2016

5:30pm: A Beacon Street business reported a shoplifting in progress. An officer was able to stop the suspect as they left the scene, and the items were recovered. The suspect was summonsed to court.

11:00pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Greenough Circle. The suspected entry point was an unlocked door, and the crime occurred earlier that evening. Officers collected evidence and the matter is under investigation.

2/21/2016

9:39am: An attempted breaking and entering was reported on Highland Road. A screen door was damaged but nothing was reported stolen. The case is still under investigation.

10:31am: A resident of Highland Road reported damage to their neighbor’s screen door. The damage appeared similar to the case reported earlier on Highland Road. Officers inspected the scene and attempted to contact the residents, who were away. This case is under investigation.

4:07pm: A resident of Forest Street reported their snow blower stolen from their garage. A report was taken. 

2/17/2016 to 2/18/2016

2/17/2016

At 8:39pm, a resident reported a breaking and entering at their home on Waverly Street. Officers found signs of forced entry, and several electronics and other valuables were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

2/18/2016

At 9:30am, a fire broke out on Orchard Road. Brookline Police officers were on scene to support Brookline Fire Department, Boston Fire Department, Newton Fire Department, and Fallon Ambulance.

At 9:43am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Boylston for driving with a suspended license.

At 6:39pm, a business on Commonwealth Ave reported a shoplifting that had occurred a few minutes prior. The suspects are described as a white female in a camo jacket and a white male in a black hoodie. The matter is under investigation.

At 6:55pm, a resident on Roberts Street reported a breaking and entering. A door was found open and several items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

2/13/2016 to 2/15/2016

2/13/2016

At 9:09am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Boylston Street for driving with a suspended license.

At 1:55pm, a man was arrested for shoplifting from a Beacon Street business.

2/15/2016

At 1:04am, a man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Alton Place. He is charged with driving with a suspended license.

2/5/2016 to 2/8/2016

2/5/2016

At 12:25pm, a caller on Egmont Street reported malicious damage done to their vehicle. The vehicle’s tires had been slashed at some point earlier in the week. A report was taken.

At 2:29pm, a resident came to the station to report the theft of a bicycle from Sewall Ave. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

2/6/2016

At 1:30pm, a caller on Reservoir Road reported the theft of their snow blower. They believe it had been taken the previous day. A report was taken.

2/7/2016

At 12:45pm, a resident of Green Street reported the theft of a package, which they believe occurred at some point in the past two weeks. A report was taken.

2/8/2016

At 9:40am, a caller on High Street reported the theft of shoes from their hallway. A report was taken.

2/4/2016

At 8:51pm, a resident walked into the station to report a case of fraud. The resident had purchased tickets from a stranger, which had turned out to be forgeries. A report was taken.

2/3/2016

At 9:50am, a resident walked into the station to report embezzlement by an employee at their business on Harvard Street. The embezzlement occurred over the course of the past year, and the case is under investigation.

At 10:49am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Brookline Ave for driving with a suspended license.

At 11:06am, a man was arrested after shoplifting from a business on Beacon Street. The man was caught fleeing from the scene and the stolen items were returned.

2/1/2016 to 2/2/2016

2/1/2016

At 1:57pm, a cell phone was reported stolen at the Babcock Street T stop. Officers searched the Naples Road area. A report was taken by the transit police.

At 7:14pm, a man was arrested on Harvard Street for shoplifting.

At 10:47pm, a breaking and entering was reported on St. Paul Street. The caller stated that the crime had occurred earlier in the month. A report was taken.

2/2/2016

At 5:24pm, an officer was requested to Harvard Street. A restaurant stated that two customers left without paying a large bill. A description of the suspects was given as two young women wearing dark clothing, with one wearing a red jacket. A report was taken.

1/29/2016 to 1/31/2016

1/29/2016

At 7:20am, a man was arrested at a business on Commonwealth Ave after assaulting the clerk. The victim was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

At 10:07am, a disturbance was reported on Beacon Street. A woman had entered a store and stated that she was on the phone with kidnappers, who had a relative of hers and demanded money. Officers determined that this was a phone scam and that the relative was unharmed. The incident is being investigated.

At 11:44am, an attempted shoplifting was reported at a store on Beacon Street. The suspect is described as a white female in a black puffy coat, who left the scene in a white sedan. The merchandise was left behind at the store. A report was taken.

At 10:31pm, an ongoing fight was reported on Kent Street. Two suspects were summonsed to court on assault charges for the incident.

1/30/2016

At 1:46pm, a caller on Washington Street reported that her vehicle had been maliciously damaged after finding a dent in her car. A report was taken.

1/31/2016

At 10:32am, a bicycle was reported stolen on Washington Street. A report was taken.

1/28/2016

At 1:36pm a caller on Russett Road reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. According to the caller it occurred at some point between the previous night and that morning. Several items were reported stolen. A report was taken of the incident.

This is the only reported incident like this in the area, residents are reminded to lock your doors and hide your valuable from plain sight.

1/27/2016

At 10:22am, a caller on Sumner Road called to report a suspicious man at their home, which they did not answer. Officers located the man and arrested him on several charges including attempted Breaking and Entering.

At 11:47am, a disturbance was reported on St. Paul Street. A caller reported hearing loud voices and footsteps. A wounded man was found at the scene and was transported to an area hospital. Officers are investigating.

At 11:49am, multiple callers reported a traffic incident on Harvard Street. Two wounded males were found in the street, and were sent to area hospitals. This incident is seen as being connected to the one at St. Paul Street and is being investigated as such.

1/26/2016

At 9:40am, a caller on Kenwood Street reported an attempted Breaking and Entering that had occurred the previous day. The officers responding found evidence of the attempt but determined that no entry was made. A report was taken and the matter is being investigated.

At 6:42pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was arrested at the scene.

At 8:47pm, a male suspect was arrested on Pond Ave on a warrant for previous charges.

1/25/2016

At 11:26am, a resident on Chestnut Street called to report suspicious activity after their home alarm system was triggered. The alarm company had notified the resident, and neighbors reported spotting footprints along the side of the house. Officers confirmed that a break-in had occurred. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

At 2:47pm, a caller on Eliot Street reported a breaking and entering at their home. The break in occurred at some point earlier that morning. A report was taken and the case is being investigated.

1/22/2016 to 1/24/2016

1/22/2016

At 3:45pm, a resident on Mason Terrace called to report the theft of multiple credit cards. The cards were taken from their home earlier this month, and charges have been made on the cards since. A report was taken.

At 9:02pm, Brookline Police officers assisted the Newton Police in transporting multiple shoplifting suspects to their department after they were detained on Boylston Street in Newton.

1/23/2016

At 12:55pm, a caller reported that their vehicle was damaged while parked in a garage on Harvard Street. The vehicle was found to have pry marks on it from some time in the past three weeks. A report was taken.

1/24/2016

At 10:03am, a newly installed stop sign was reported stolen from intersection of High Street and Allerton Street. A report was taken.

At 2:56pm, a resident reported the theft of their cell phone. The phone was taken about 20 minutes before the call. A report was taken.

1/20/2016

At 10:56am, officers were called to a business on Beacon Street for a reported customer disturbance. A man was yelling in the lobby and throwing papers. Officers spoke to the man and sent him on his way.

1/19/2016

At 9:12am, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man of medium build, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. A report was taken and the case is being looked into.

At 12:51pm, a resident walked into the station to report a breaking and entering on Harvard Street. The matter is under investigation.

1/18/2016

At 8:58am, a resident walked into the station to report the theft of their jacket from their vehicle. The vehicle was parked outside of a business on Harvard Street when the theft occurred. A report was taken.

1/15/2016 to 1/17/2016

1/15/2016

At 10:07am, a resident walked into the station to report that their cell phone had been stolen. A report was filed.

At 12:06pm, a resident reported that paperwork was stolen from their backpack while at a business on Harvard Street. The theft occurred while the victim was at work on Monday. A report was filed.

1/16/2016

At 6:26am, a caller reported the theft of cosmetics on Commonwealth Ave. The caller stated that they had a video of the potential suspect, who is described as a middle-age white male with glasses, jeans, a blue jacket, and a blue hat. A report was taken.

At 7:11pm, a small group of teenagers was reported egging cars in the area of Washington Street and Gardner Road. The group was gone when the officers arrived.

1/17/2016

At 12:53pm, a caller on Winchester Street reported that their phone was taken at a local business. The theft had occurred an hour prior, and the victim had since returned home. A report was taken.

At 4:16pm, a vehicle’s license plate was reported stolen on Hawkes Street. A report was taken.

At 7:36pm, officers responded to a shoplifting at a business on Beacon Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

1/14/2016

At 8:27am, a larceny was reported at a residence on High Street. The caller said that multiple packages were stolen the previous week. A report was taken.

At 5:21pm, a caller on Thatcher Street reported the theft of a vehicle’s rear license plate. The license plate was taken the previous night. A report was taken.

1/13/2016

At 9:16pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. Several male suspects were seen placing items into their clothing. Six suspects were arrested.

1/12/2016

At 7:28pm, a third party caller reported the breaking and entering of two motor vehicles on Clinton Road. The caller believed the crime occurred on Saturday night. A phone and sunglasses were reported stolen. Officers will follow up with the victim.

1/11/2016

1/11/2016

At 8:46am, a larceny was reported on Marshal Street. A car parked in a lot had all four rims and wheels stolen. The caller was unsure about when the theft had occurred. A report was taken.

1/7/2016 to 1/10/2016

1/7/2016

At 8:49pm, a resident on Winthrop Road called to report suspicious activity. A male claiming to be from a local news station had rung her doorbell. Unsure of what he wanted, the resident called the station, which stated that it had no reporters in the area. Officers searched the area, but could not find him.

1/8/2016

At 9:45am, officers responded to an Assault and Battery on Harvard Street. The officers resolved the issue, and the victim stated that they did not want to press charges.

1/9/2016

At 2:27pm, a caller reported their cell phone stolen from a business on Beacon Street. The victim’s friend gave a description of a suspicious male possibly attempting to take the phone earlier. The possible suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, about 5’6”, with dark hair and wearing a black shirt and black pants. A report was taken.

1/10/2016

At 11:17am, a Breaking and Entering was reported on Tappan Street. Two bikes were taken from the property. A report was taken.

At 6:22pm, an attempted larceny was reported at a residence on Eliot Street. Two packages were opened but left behind. All contents were still there. A report was taken.

1/6/2016

At 11:58pm, officers spotted a shoplifting in progress occurring at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was arrested at the scene.

At 3:54pm, a caller reported a woman’s wallet as stolen from a business on Beacon Street. A third party caller contacted officers about it, and a report was taken.

1/5/2016

At 9:55am, officers were called about offensive graffiti written on a light pole at the corner of Dudley Street and Warren Street. A report was taken.

At 11:32am, a break in of a motor vehicle was reported on Beacon Street. A description of the suspect was noted.

At 12:14pm, a resident walked into the station to report an identity theft. A report was taken.

At 6:25pm, a theft was reported on Euston Street. Several packages were reported as taken earlier in the afternoon. A report was taken.

At 6:58pm a man suspected of trespassing was brought to the station. After speaking with the property owners, he was cleared and sent on his way.

1/4/2016

At 10:21am, a male suspect on South Street was arrested on a warrant.

At 3:42pm, a larceny was reported on Euston Street. A package was reported as stolen back in December. A report was taken.

At 5:56pm, a report of identity theft was called in. A resident reported that someone was accessing their data from another state. A report was taken.

A bike was reported as stolen from Davis Ave at 6:07pm. A report was taken.

At 6:34pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

Brookline Police ring in New Year on a busy note

December 31st, 2015 and the morning off the first day of 2016 kept officers  quite busy.  Multiple incidents  many alcohol involved, resulted in arrests ranging from drunk driving, to open and gross lewdness, to assault. A naked man was removed from the hallways of a Harvard Avenue apartment building after being found heavily intoxicated. Residents called police for assistance with a man yelling and screaming in the hallways of the Harvard Ave building at 10:40 pm on New Years Eve. The man was removed from the building and placed under arrest after officers assisted in getting the individual clothing.

On New Year's Day at 2:30 m officers responded to an alarm at Brookline High Scho0ol. They found an open window on Tappan St and gained access to check the school. Eight individuals were found inside, all appearing to be under the influence of alcohol. They were identified as former BHS students  and criminal charges are being sought on each.. Later in the evening at 3:11 am officers responded to a Assault & Battery on Boylston St and identified multiple parties who were accosted by an individual after being dropped off by an Uber driver. The subject struck the Uber driver's car and then assaulted one of the occupants before fleeing the area. Police are following up to identify the suspect.

At 4:10 am officers responded to Village Way for a disturbance and found a Brookline man who was heavily intoxicated had down damage to a residence  he was visiting, and subsequently fell through a glass door.  The individual was transported to the hospital and will be summoned to court on Malicious damage charges.

At 0:715 am officers found a vehicle on Dudley Street par4ked  on the wrong side of the road with a New Bedford man asleep behind the wheel. When questioned, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol. The operator could not tell officers when or how he got to Dudley Street and did not remember where he came from. Subsequent to this the officers removed the operator and found him highly intoxicated and unstable. The individual was arrested and his vehicle was towed.

December 30

12/30   Package Theft

Resident of St. Paul street reports they had a package stolen from their front door. The item the resident was waiting was delivered and left at the front of the residence on 12/22 and was no longer there when the resident went to retrieve it. 

12/30 Arrest

During a traffic stop on Harvard Street, Officers found the operator’s license was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest.

December 28-30, 2015 Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody. Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value. Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time. Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home. Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision. It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest.

Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody.  

Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value.  

Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time.

Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home.

Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision.  It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest. 

12/29/2015                         Arrest  

Officers stopped a motor vehicle for failing to yield to oncoming traffic on Pleasant St.  The operators license was expired and the vehicle registration was expired.  The operator was placed under arrest For being Not Duly Licensed

12/28/2015                         Arrest

A motor vehicle was stopped for faulty equipment.  Further investigation revealed the operator had a Revoked License.  The operator was placed under arrest for a Revoked license.  The operator was also charged with Attaching Plates, Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

12/29/2015

12/28/2015                         M.V. Accident

Officers responded to a 3 vehicle traffic crash on Kent St just before Longwood Ave.  No injuries reported and 1 operator was cited for Following too Closely.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports 4 Bridgestone tires stolen from an unlocked garage on Linden St.  Mater under investigation.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports cash was taken from her wallet and a man’s watch stolen while she and her daughter attended a ceremony on Green St.  Report taken and under investigation

12/26/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports her phone stolen while at work on Park St.

12/23/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports while shopping on Beacon St her cell phone and credit card were stolen from her baby stroller.  Officers responded and a report was taken