9/6/2016

On September 6, an officer responded to a building on Beacon St. for a report of larceny. The victim, an employee at the site, stated that her purse had gone missing from where she had stored it during her shift. The incident is under investigation.

In the afternoon of September 6^th, a man came into the police station to report a larceny. The man stated that his motorized scooter had been stolen from the lawn in front of a Beacon St. property sometime between the evening of September 5^th and the morning of September 6^th. 

9/1/2016-9/5/2016

9/1/2016-9/5/2016

9/1/2016

On September 1^st, an officer received a report of fraud. The victim reported receiving a call which appeared to be from 911. The caller stated that the victim had an arrest warrant in her name due to unpaid taxes. The victim then reported receiving a second call from a number associated with the IRS and was told her taxes had been deemed fraudulent and that she owed money. A third caller requested that the victim purchase various giftcards to cover the balance on her account. Brookline PD has deemed these calls to be fraudulent. Please be cautious of such calls and remember that the IRS will not conduct such matters over the phone.

9/2/2016

On September 2, an officer responded to an office building on Beacon St. for a report of malicious damage. The building manager reported 7 indoor office window panes had been vandalized. No offices appeared to have been entered.

9/3/2016

Early in the morning on September 3^rd, officers responded to a call from the BU Police Department in regards to an erratic driver on Babcock Street. The BU Police reported seeing the vehicle turn right and then accelerate over the curb and onto the sidewalk. After backing up off of the curb, officers reported seeing the car accelerate onto the curb a second time, reverse off the curb, and come to a stop on the street. An officer approached the vehicle and found that the driver’s eyes were closed and he appeared to be asleep. When woken up by the officer, the driver attempted to accelerate away but stopped when ordered by the officer. The driver was reported to have glassy eyes, slurred speech, and an open alcohol container in his center console. The driver was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

9/4/2016

In the afternoon of September 4, officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of a shoplifter who had just left. An employee reported seeing the suspect take an item from the shelf and place it into a bag he was already carrying. The employee and manager confronted the man who gave back the item and left the store. Officers stopped a man who fit the description of the shoplifter and found that he had two active warrants in his name. The man was placed under arrest for the active warrants and shoplifting.

9/5/2016

In the early morning of September 5, officers responded to a report of shoplifting at a business on Commonwealth Ave. The employee reported seeing two males enter the store, take merchandise and flee on foot without paying. The incident is under investigation.

On September 5, an officer in the Coolidge Corner area reported two shoplifters leaving a store. The two males were stopped and found to have unpaid for merchandise on them. They are both being summoned to court for Shoplifting.

On September 5, a man reported a bicycle being stolen from Boylston Street. The man stated that he had locked the bike to a street pole the night before and when he came back for it in the morning the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.

In the afternoon an officer responded to Summit Ave. for a report of theft. The victim stated that on Friday September 2, a Samsung tablet had been stolen from his car while it was parked in Beacon Street.

8/24/2016-8/25/2016

8/24/2016

2:21pm: Officers were dispatched to shoplifting in progress to a local business on Beacon St.  The Brookline dispatch was able to broadcast a description of the subject over radio, as well as describe the sunglasses he had stolen. Upon the officer’s arrival to the scene, the officers witness the walk inside another area store.  Once the subject saw the officers approach him, he abandoned the sunglasses as he had taken from the original store. The subject was immediately placed under arrest and transported back to the Brookline Police Department. 

8/22/2016-8/23/2016

8/22/2016

6:30pm: A Brookline resident approached the officer assigned to the front desk to report a past larceny. The victim reported attending the gym earlier in the day, and placed several items into a locker which was left unlocked. After completing his workout, the victim returned to his locker and discovered his money clip and electronic tablet missing.

8/23/2016

10:41am: A Brookline resident approached the officer assigned to the front desk to report a past larceny. The victim reported back in May, she had contractors working on her apartment for a few weeks. Shortly, after the work was done the victim noticed a few of her paintings were missing.  A follow up by detective division was requested. 

Subject leads officers on a foot chase / In custody

At approximately 3:15pm units were dispatched to the area of Sewall Ave for a report of a suspicious male riding a bike slowly and looking into vestibules. Units located a party matching the description and in an attempt to speak with him the party fled on the bike. The party then discarded the bike in the area of Stearns Road and St. Paul Street.  The subject fled on foot.  Units chased him through several yards in the area of Francis Street.  Officers were unable to locate him.

At approximately 4:47pm a resident of Sterns Road called and said someone was hiding under the bed in their home and had just fled the house. Officers started a foot chase that led through various neighborhoods in Brookline and into the Mission Hill area of Boston.

The party was apprehended in the area of 100 South Huntington Ave at approximately 5:21pm with assistance from other departments.

The subject is a 27yr old male from East Boston.

He faces the following charges:

B&E intent Felony

Receiving Stolen Property $250

Larceny Over $250

Resisting Arrest

Disorderly Person

He will be arraigned in Brookline District Court on Tuesday.

8/19/2016-8/21/2016

8/19/2016

1:20am:  A Brookline resident approached and officer assigned to the front desk of the Public Safety building to report his stolen motorcycle.  The victim stated on 8/18/2016, he had parked his vehicle on St. Mary’s Street at approximately 7:00pm.  The next morning, he discovered the motorcycle was missing. A check of the area for surveillance cameras yielded negative results.  

8/20/2016

8:20am: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to Boylston St. for a report of a breaking and entering into a motor vehicle.  The victim stated he had parked his in front of his residence the night on 8/19/2016. The next morning, he discovered the contents of the vehicle had been rummaged through and tossed around the car. The victim discovered his GPS and MP3 player was missing from the victim.

2:00pm: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to Boylston St. for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated on 8/19/2016, he had parked his car unlocked on Boylston Street overnight. The next morning, he discovered his vehicle had been rummaged through. The victim reported was missing a small sum of money and GPS.

5:14pm: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to a gas station on Harvard St. for a report of a larceny. On scene, a gas station employee reported a vehicle fled without paying for gasoline. The employee was able to provide a full description of the subject and the vehicle.  A search of the area yielded negative results.

8/21/2016

9:00pm: An officer was dispatched to Pond Ave for a report of a past residential breaking and entering.  On scene, the victim stated his family had left the apartment making sure to lock both doors as they left for the day. On their arrival home, the family observed the apartment door open and the several items missing from their house. The victims reported missing including a tablet, guitar, prescription medication, and several pieces of jewelry.  This matter is still under investigation.   

8/17/2016-8/18/2016

8/17/2016

9:30am: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline resident to report his bicycle stolen.  The victim reported last seeing the bicycle attached to a bike rack on Longwood Ave between 8/14/2016 and 8/16/2016. The next morning he noticed the bicycle was missing and the lock still attached to the bike rake.

 4:56pm: While monitoring traffic at intersection of Parkway Rd and Netherlands Rd witnessed a vehicle go through a stop sign.  The officer activated his emergency blue lights and stopped the vehicle on Parkway Rd.  When asked for his license and registration, the driver stated his license was suspended.  A query of the driver’s information confirmed his license was suspended and was immediately placed under arrest without incident.

 8/18/2016

9:08am: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to Boylston St. for a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. On scene, the victim reported parking her called on 8/17/2016 at approximately 6:00pm, leaving the car unlocked.  The next morning she discovered the contents of the vehicle rummaged through. The victim reported no items were taken from her car.

5:37pm: A Brookline resident approached the officer assigned to the front desk to report her license plate had been stolen.  The vehicle was parked on Reservoir Rd. 

8/15/2016-8/16/2016

8/15/2016

8:20am: While monitoring the intersection of Grove and Newton St, an officer witnessed a vehicle make a wrong left turn from Grove to Newton. There are three signs posted station no left turn.  A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was asked to produce his license and registration. The driver stated he did not have a license and a check with Brookline Dispatch confirmed he did not. The subject was placed under arrest and charged with Not Being Duly Licensed and Making an Improper Turn.

5:30pm: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline resident to report his vehicle was broken into on Beacon St.  The victim stated on Friday, 8/12/2016 at approximately 8:30am, the victim discovered the door to his vehicle was open and the compartments had been rummaged through. At this time, the victim reports nothing of value has been taken from the vehicle.

8/16/2016

1:30pm: While on patrol, an officer observed a suspicious individual on Babcock Street. The officer observed the individual crossing the street multiple times and looking down driveways and unoccupied houses. After observing the subject walk between a private condominium development the officer stopped the male for questioning.  A check of the subject’s criminal history revealed the subject had two warrants out for his arrest.  The individual was immediately placed under arrest without incident. 

8/13/2016-8/14/2016

8/13/2016

10:00am: Officers were dispatched to a local store on Harvard Street for a report of a shoplifting.  On scene, the store manager stated she had observed a male subject place several items into his shopping cart, and leather bag he was carrying. The manager observed the male go through the checkout lane, only paying for the items in the cart. The individual left the store not paying for the items in his leather bag.  A search for the subject in the surrounding area yielded negative results.

Arrest of Special Interest

August 11, 2016

In July, as a result of several calls to a Brookline housing authority property on Park Street, the Department’s Walk and Talk unit, working with detectives, opened an investigation.

Part of the investigation led to the discovery of ads on the internet, leading investigators to believe the Park Street residence may be used as a location for prostitution. With this information officers conducted surveillance. As the investigation grew, the department started to work with Boston’s Regional Intelligence Center and Boston’s Fugitive unit.

On 8/10/2016  the Park street resident, was arrested on a warrant. He is facing charges including permitting prostitution.

On 8/11/2016 a second subject was arrested and facing charges including Domestic A&B, Human Trafficking and Deriving Support from a prostitute.

August 12, 2016

An officer was conducting unmarked patrol in the area of Griggs Road and Griggs Terrace,(Griggs park) when he established surveillance of two male subjects acting questionably. One of the male subjects appeared to walk down a driveway on Griggs Road. Approximately three minutes later the officer observed one of the male subjects appear in the area of Washington St. and jump into a blue Honda Accord. The vehicle headed on Washington Street towards Beacon. The officer continued to follow the vehicle at a safe distance and observed the vehicle take a sharp left onto Hancock Street.  As the vehicle tried to exit the dead end street the officer conducted a traffic stop.

As the stop was being conducted a resident from Griggs road called to report their home had been broken into. Officers responded and the address which is where the officer had seen the subject in the driveway only a few minutes ago.

The residents reported they were home and heard noises coming from upstairs.  They yelled upstairs and then the noises stopped. They investigated and observed obvious signs of a break in so they called 911. Based upon all the evidence the subject at the motor vehicle stop was taken into custody and faces charges of Breaking and Entering in the day time. This case is still under investigation as police seek the second subject seen on Griggs road. Fortunately no one was hurt and anyone who may have been in the park, or that area, are asked to call the police if they saw anything suspicious.

8/10/2016 to 8/11/2016

8/10/2016

On August 10^th, our Warrant Apprehension Unit joined by the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive Unit, Massachusetts Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and officers from the Boston Police D-14 Anti-Crime Unit successfully served various warrants. These included warrants for Possession of a Class A Drug and Distribution of a Class A Drug, Threat to Commit a Crime and Criminal Harassment, and Larceny over $250.

5:33 pm: A Beacon Street resident reported a B&E with larceny.  It appeared that someone had used brute force to enter the apartment through the front door. A camera and multiple camera lenses were stolen. Evidence was taken from the scene for further analysis.

7:13 pm: Officers responded to a call for a B&E on Boylston Street. It appeared that entry had been made through the front door of the apartment building and the apartment door using a pry tool. One of the victims stated the apartment appeared to have been rummaged through and his laptop and checkbook were stolen. The suspect had forced open a small safe to obtain the checkbook.

9:53 pm: Officers responded to Beacon Street for a B&E of an apartment. The victim stated that although the front door was locked when she arrived home, she noticed boxes and drawers disturbed inside the apartment. The victim is unsure if any items are missing. The rear door of her apartment was unlocked when she arrived home and there was no forced entry to the door. The victim will follow up with what was taken from the apartment.

8/11/2016

11:39 pm: A Short Street resident reported a strange odor in their apartment. Officers had responded to the apartment a few hours earlier for the same call and the residents had already been advised. Firefighters informed the resident that the odor was most likely related to renovations being made in the building and reported to officers that the adjacent apartment appeared to have been forced in, but had been secure on the prior call. Varnish appeared to be freshly spilled in the bathroom of the apartment. Responding officers spoke with the caller asking if he knew anything about the damage to the door. First, he denied having anything to do with the damage and avoided answering questions. Later, details of his story changed. It was observed that to gain entry into the building one would need to be buzzed in and no damage was made to the front door.  Damage to the apartment door appeared to have been made using a fire extinguisher outside of the apartment. The resident was placed under arrest for malicious destruction/damage of property and B&E in the nighttime.

8/8/2016-8/9/2016

8/9/2016

1:49am: Officers were dispatched to a residence on Green Street for a Breaking and Entering in progress. The reporting person stated to Brookline Dispatch that she was awoken by an unidentified subject opening her bedroom door.  The victim asked who was there and the subject quickly exited through the front door.  On scene, the victim reported the door to her apartment was unlocked. The victim reported nothing missing.  

10:49am: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to an apartment on Harrison St. for a past report of fraud.  On scene, the victim reported making an appointment with a pest control company scheduled for 8/8/2016, between 12:00 and 2:00pm; however, the appointment was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The victim reported having a male subject knock on her front door around 12:00pm and she assumed he was from the pest control company. The subject walked inside the house for approximately three hours and talked about being broke and needing gas money. The victim did not feel threatened by the subject, but she gave the individual money to get him to leave the apartment. The victim called the pest control company to see if the individual was one of their workers and he stated they were with him in Revere on a job site.  At this time, the victim stated she had not discovered any items missing from the residence. 

8/5/2016-8/7/2016

8/5/2016

1:30pm: While on patrol an officer was dispatched to a school on Williston Road for a report of a past larceny. On scene, the victim reported locking his bike to a street sign on 8/3/2016 at approximately 4:00pm, and he discovered it missing 8/4/2016 at approximately 9:00am. A copy of surveillance footage has been requested and will be made available to the Brookline Police for further investigation.

8/6/2016

4:30pm: While on patrol officers were dispatched to a residence on Lee Street for a past residential breaking and entering.  The victim reported leaving her house on 8/5/2016 at approximately 8:00pm and returned on 8/6/2016 at approximately 4:10 pm, to find her storage shed pried open. The victim reported nothing of value was taken from the shed.

8/7/2016

2:20pm: A theft of the larceny was reported at a local gym on Commonwealth Ave. On scene, the victim reported placing his wallet unsecure in a locker in the men’s bathroom and after working out noticed his wallet was missing. Shortly after another gym patron found the wallet in the rear of the parking garage. The victim reported missing a small sum of money.

3:47pm: A Brookline resident approached the officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department to report a past larceny. The victim reported on 7/2/2016 at approximately 3:00am, he had parked his car Lawton Street and when he arrived back the vehicle on 7/5/2016 he discovered his vehicle had been broken into. The victim reported a large sum of money was taken from the vehicle. 

8/3/2016-8/4/2016

8/4/2016

9:53am: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report a past larceny.  The victim reported having his camera and accessories stolen from a local school in Brookline. The room where the camera was stored was unlocked and no surveillance cameras were found in the immediate area.

4:40pm: While on patrol officers responded to residents on Ackers Ave for a past larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated she had her bicycle unlocked against the side of her house on 7/29/2016.  The next day, the victim noticed the bike was missing, but believed her husband moved it into the basement. After questioning her husband on the whereabouts of the bicycle, he stated he did not move the bicycle.

8/1/2016-8/2/2016

8/1/2016

10:22am: While on patrol an officer was dispatched to a residence on Pearl Street for a report of a stolen motorized scooter. The victim reported parking her scooter directly in front of her door unsecured for a couple hours.  Once she returned to use the scooter, the victim discovered it was missing.  No surveillance cameras were found in the immediate area.

12:30pm: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report she was a victim of flim-flam. The victim reported receiving a call from a male subject who claimed he was member of the IRS.  The subject told the victim she owed back taxes in the amount of $3,300.00. The subject stated the problem could be rectified if the victim purchased the amount owed in Apple I-tunes gift cards. The victim purchased the gift cards and gave the codes to the subject. During the ordeal, the victim also spoke with an unidentified female who told the victim she owed an additional $49,000.00 to rectify the situation. The victim told the female subject she would need to speak with her father about the additional money.  After researching the IRS following her conversations, the victim realized the IRS did not operate in this fashion. The victim contacted Apple and froze the gift cards. This matter is still under investigation.

8/2/2016

11:13am: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline to report he had been a victim of the fraud.  The victim reported he had wire-transferred his bank to another bank account to secure an apartment for rent, which he had found on the internet.  However, the victim found out the apartment was not actually for rent.  He contacted the online company to notify them of the false listing and the officer advised he should contact his bank to freeze the funds. 

7/29/2016-7/31/2016

7/29/2016

5:00am: Officers were dispatched to an apartment on High St. for a report of an unwanted person. On scene, officers spoke with the reporting person who stated she did not want her son in the apartment after he had locked himself out. A description of subject was broadcasted over the radio and shortly thereafter the subject was located. A query of the individual’s criminal history revealed he had two warrants out for his arrest.  The subject was immediately arrested and transported back to the Brookline Police Department.

2:30pm: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Russett Rd. for a report of a stolen bicycle. Victim stated she took the bicycle to a friend’s house on Intervale Rd. and left the bike unsecure in the driveway. On her arrival back to the driveway, the victim discovered the bicycle missing.  A search of the area for the bicycle yielded negative results.

9:24pm: Officers were dispatched to a house on Russell St. for a report of an unwanted party.  The reporting person stated she had order her ex-boyfriend out of the house and refused to leave. The boyfriend was located inside the house and placed under arrest for trespassing.  

7/31/2016

6:00pm: Officers were dispatched to a residence on Boylston St. for a past larceny. The victim reported parking his vehicle in his assigned parking spot and did not return for several hours. On his arrival back to the vehicle, he discovered the car was placed on milk crates and all four tires were missing.  No surveillance cameras were discovered in the parking lot or immediate area. 

7/27/2016 to 7/28/2016

7/27/2016

1:01am: While on patrol, an officer conducted a random query of a vehicles registration traveling on Harvard Street.  The query revealed the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended license. The officer activated his emergency overhead lights and conducted a traffic stop. The driver identified himself as the owner of the vehicle. The subject was immediately placed under arrest and charged with operating after suspension.

7/28/2016

7:56pm: While monitoring traffic, an officer witnessed a vehicle make a wrong turn down Newton Street, which is marked one-way street. The officer immediately initiated a traffic stop. When asked to produce a license, the operator stated he did not have a driver’s license.  A check with Brookline Dispatch confirmed the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Department. During an inventory search of the vehicle prior to towing, officers found a small plastic bag which was believed to be cocaine. The subject has been charged with Not Being Duly Licensed, Possession of a Class B Drug, and Making and Improper turn. 

7/26/2016

7/26/2016

9:00am: A Brookline resident approached an officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department to report his moped was stolen.  The victim stated his moped was not locked or secured to anything, and the garage door was left open. Victim stated there was no security surveillance camera in the garage or nearby area. 

7/25/2016

7/25/2016

9:02 am: A bicycle was reported stolen from a bike rack on Station Street. The bicycle had been locked to the rack for a few days, but was missing when the owner went to retrieve it. Be advised that there has been an increase in bicycle thefts in the past couple of months. Since May, we have seen 17 bike thefts. Be sure to properly secure your bikes.

12:56 pm: Officers responded to a report of B&E on Wolcott Road. It appeared that the suspect(s) attempted to gain entry by smashing a pane of glass on the cellar door, but the door was locked. They then smashed the side door of the house leading into the kitchen. The door and door frame were both damaged. The owners of the house have been notified and are planning to have it boarded up.  

3:20pm: Officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a past shoplifting. On scene, a store employee reported she had seen two individuals placing large amounts of nail polish into a basket. The employee then witnessed the subjects immediately exit the store and get into a black SUV without paying for the items. The store manager was able to give the officers the stores surveillance video to provide them with a description of the individuals. A search of the area yielded negative results.

10:24pm: While on patrol, officers responded to a residence on Winchester St. for a report of a larceny. On arrival to the scene, the victim stated his large concrete potted plant had been taken from the front steps of his house between the hours of 4:00pm and 10:00 pm. 

7/22/2016-7/24/2016

7/22/2016

10:46am: A Brookline resident approached an officer attending the front desk of the Brookline Police Headquarters to report a past larceny. The victim reported on Tuesday, 7/19/2016, he had locked his two bicycles in the common storage area of his apartment building. The next morning, the victim discovered both bicycles were missing.

4:30pm: A Brookline resident approached an officer attending the front desk of the Brookline Police Headquarters to report her diamond ring had been stolen.  The victim stated on 6/30/2016, a moving company moved her belongings from her old apartment to her new apartment on Beacon St.  After unpacking her belongings over the course of the next few days, she had realized her diamond ring was missing.  She has spent the last few weeks searching unsuccessfully for her ring.

7/23/2016

9:27am: While on patrol, an officer was flagged down by a Brookline resident on Kent St. to report the front tire to her bicycle was missing. The victim reported locking her bicycle the night before and the next day found the front tire was missing while the rest of the bike remained intact.  No surveillance cameras were found in the area.

7/24/2016

3:51pm: While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Clinton Rd. for a report of a package theft. On scene, the victim stated at approximately 2:00pm he had three packages delivered to his house. On his arrival home, he had discovered the all three of the packages were opened; however, the only item taken was a cell phone charger.  

7/20/2016-7/21/2016

7/20/2016

10:00pm: Officers were dispatched to a local gym on Commonwealth Ave for a report of the larceny. On scene, the victim stated his black sweatshirt had stolen from his bathroom locker, which was left unsecured with no lock on it. The officer spoke with the manager of the gym who stated he did not see anything unusual or suspicious. The manager was able to provide the officer with a copy of the surveillance video from the entrance of the bathroom. This matter is still under investigation.

7/21/2016

1:50am: While patrolling the area of Welland Rd. an officer observed a subject on a bike in the middle of the roadway peering down driveways in a suspicious manner.  The officer stopped to speak with the individual and the person stated he and his friend were just riding their bikes. The officer noticed a second individual, standing closer to a driveway with his bicycling laying 5-6 feet away from him. The two individuals seemed to be getting increasingly nervous as the officer kept asking questions. The officer also noticed down the driveway one of the subjects kept looking down had an SUV with the interior lights on.  At this time, the officer got out of the cruiser to ask for the name of the two subjects. One subject fled on foot and the other took off on his bicycle. The officer was able to follow the suspect on the bicycle for a short distance on foot until he abandoned his bikes and took off running through backyards. The officer contacted Brookline Control to give his location and the description of the suspects.  After an extensive search, the suspects were unable to be located. Back on scene, another officer was able to speak with the owner of the vehicle who stated he had left the vehicle unlocked and at the time it appears nothing was stolen. This matter is still under investigation.

8:20am: While assigned to the front desk, an officer was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report his backpack had been stolen.  The victim stated on 7/20/2016, he had the parked his car behind a business on Commonwealth and on his arrival back to his vehicle he noticed his trunk was open, and his backpack containing his laptop, checkbook, and personal books was missing.

6:21pm: While on patrol, an officer observed a brown SUV traveling southbound on Harvard St. that did not have a valid inspection sticker. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop. The officer advised the operator as to the reason for the stop and requested the drivers’ license and registration. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a warrant out for his arrest. The subject was placed under arrest and transported back to the Brookline Police Station. 

7/19/2016

7/19/2016

1:19: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at the Brookline Public Library. A staff member spoke to officers and stated that she believed a male suspect in the library matched the description of a suspect involved in thefts that had recently occurred. The suspect spoke to the officers who explained he was seen on library surveillance footage taking a backpack. He was also linked to damage made to a lock on a scooter. He was placed under arrest and charged with Malicious Damage of Property, Larceny from a Building and Fraudulent Use of Credit Card Offenses.

1:45 pm: A motorcycle was reported stolen from Hawes Street.

2:07 pm: Officers responded to a call for a fraud report from a company on Boylston Street. An administrator spoke to officers and stated that a check had been made out using the company’s routing and account numbers, but the check was not a company check. The administrator did not know the individual the check was made out to and the signature on the back was unrecognizable. A telephone number was left as well, but the White Pages revealed no matches.

3:45 pm: A Beacon Street resident reported his bicycle was stolen from a parking garage. The theft was caught by surveillance cameras in the garage. The surveillance footage and photos are being used by officers in this ongoing investigation.

2:00 pm: An individual reported that someone had damaged her car when she attempted to signal a stopped driver to move forward. The subject got out of his car and yelled at the victim and damaged her car, shattering the windshield. The subject then continued on West Roxbury Parkway. The victim was unable to get the registration plate. The victim was advised to contact an auto glass company to repair the damage made to her vehicle.

6:21 pm: Officers responded to a report of credit card fraud at a business on Harvard Street. A male had shown up at the store to pick up a pair of sunglasses he had ordered with a fraudulent card. Upon arrival, an officer observed a male matching the description of the subject and he was identified. The subject was placed under arrest.

7:33 pm: Officers were dispatched to the Brookline Public Library for a disturbance. Upon arrival, the individual was identified and it was confirmed that an active default warrant for Disorderly Conduct had been issued in January. The subject was then placed under arrest and was issued a no trespass order from the library.

4:45 pm: A bike was reported stolen from the bike rack where it was locked on Beacon Street. Surveillance footage of the area may be available, but was not obtained at the time as the businesses in the area were closed.

7/18/2016

7/18/2016

5:24 am: Officers responded to a fight on Harvard Street. The individuals involved were the same two parties involved in an earlier event. The parties were separated and questioned. It was explained to police that the first party was still upset about events that had occurred earlier and he left their apartment to smoke a cigarette. When he left he observed the second party and went to confront him. After officers arrived, the individual continued to yell despite being advised to remain calm and reduce his volume. This party was angry about the earlier assault summons. Due to his behavior and the reaction from motorists and residents in the area, this individual was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. An additional charge of assault will be brought on the individual based on the other party’s story.

1:33 pm: A backpack was reported stolen from a table at the Brookline Public Library on Washington Street. The library staff was able to capture an image of a possible suspect leaving the library with a backpack matching the description of the missing bag.

3:26 pm: Officers stopped a possible suspect from an earlier larceny on School Street. A responding officer was able to match the subject and the backpack in his possession to those in the library surveillance video. The suspect was placed under arrest. 

7/15/2016 to 7/17/2016

7/15/2016

8:20am: An officer was dispatched to a residence on Centre St. for a report of a past larceny.  On scene, the victim reported that at approximately 7:30am on 7/15/2016, he had discovered all four tires from his vehicle had been stolen and the vehicle was placed onto cinder blocks.

7/17/2016

3:40pm: A Brookline resident reported she had been a victim of fraud. The victim reported that on 5/10/2016 she had wired money from her bank in Japan to a local bank in Brookline to secure an apartment she had found online.  On her arrival to Brookline, she had found out the apartment was occupied by the rightful renters and realized she had been a scammed. The victim provided the officer with a copy of the funds transfer paperwork, and the email from the person she had been working with to get the apartment. This matter is still under investigation.

7/13/2016 to 7/14/2016

7/13/2016

8:11am: Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Independence Drive and Gerry Rd for a report of an Assault and Battery. On scene, officers met with the victim who reported going for a run at approximately 7:29 am that morning. While on his run, he had stopped a vehicle making a wrong turn on Gerry Rd, which is a marked one way street. The driver continued the wrong way and the reporting person took out his cellphone to record the individual. The driver noticed the victim recording him and became agitated. The victim reported the individual pushed him and knocked the phone out of his hand. After a brief exchange of words, the driver chased the victim and repeatedly punched the victim until he was able to break free.  The subject fled the scene; however, officers were able to locate the subject after a search of the area. The subject has been placed under arrest and has been charged with aggravated assault.

9:29am: Officers responded to a local business on Beacon St. for a report of a past larceny. On scene, the officers met with the reporting person, a store employee. The employee stated an individual enter the store and asked for the location of the alcohol. The store employee observed the individual grab a bottle of vodka and place it in his bag.  The individual proceeded to front of the store and asked the employee for the location of other alcohol products. At this time, the employee asked for the man’s identification and inquired about the bottle of vodka he had placed into his bag.  The individual stated he had gotten the bottle of vodka from another store.  After the conversation, the subject proceeded to exit the store and head down Harvard St. The reporting person was able to provide a full description of the subject. Officers canvassed the area searching for the individual, but yielded negative results.

11:37pm: An officer was dispatched to a residence of Beacon St for a past report of a stolen motor vehicle. On scene, the victim reported to the officer she had just returned from vacation and discovered her vehicle was missing.  She stated the vehicle was locked; however, the victim stated she leaves a valet key, capable of starting the vehicle in the center console. The victim reported calling her property’s towing company to see if they had towed her vehicle. The towing company had no recording of towing her vehicle. While on scene, the officer noticed three surveillance cameras mounted in the area where the vehicle was parked. This matter is still under investigation.

7/14/2016

8:45pm: Officers were dispatched to a local business for a report of a larceny. On scene, a store employee stated her cell phone had been stolen from the front counter. The victim stated an individual had entered the front of the stored and asked if she could charge his phone. The employee stated she would and the individual exited the store.  Several minutes later the subject arrived and asked the employee if he could get his phone back. The employee gave the individual his phone back and returned to helping a customer at the cash register. The victim noticed the subject had lingered by the counter, and then exited the store. After finishing with her customer, she had noticed her phone was missing.  The victim was able to provide a full description of the individual and a search of the area proved fruitless. 

7/12/2016

7/12/2016

6:52pm: Officers responded to a residence on Jordan Road for a report of a past larceny. On scene, the victim reported leaving the bicycle unlocked in the backyard and was last seen approximately 9:00am at 7/10/2016. The victim provided the officer with a description of the bicycle. 

7/10/2016 to 7/11/2016

7/10/2016

3:00 pm: A Beals Street resident reported his bike was stolen off of his front porch. The resident was unsure if his bike was secured. Two other bikes that were secured to the porch were untouched.

7/11/2016

4:23 pm: Officers responded to a fraud report on Browne Street. The resident reported that on 4/10/2016 she located an ad for a vacation home in Cape Cod. She contacted the Craigslist user who posted it and made a reservation for a weekend in July. She was told to transfer half of the cost of the house and a security deposit to a bank account. She was then instructed to send the rest of the costs prior to the reservation. The resident recently attempted to contact the Craigslist user and when he could not be contacted she found the rightful owners of the Cape Cod residence who denied posting a listing on Craigslist.

5:11 pm: A scooter was reported stolen from a driveway on Oakland Road. The owner stated it was parked in her legal parking spot and she had never had issues with parking the scooter there before. The scooter had been locked and covered. The scooter was not found on the tow file. The resident also checked with her landlord and neighbors, but nothing was found. 

7/6/2016 to 7/9/2016

7/6/2016

5:50 pm: An officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department was approached by a Brookline resident who came to report a larceny. The victim reported entering a local restaurant on 7/6/2016 to utilize the restroom. The victim reported leaving her purse on the bathroom sink and on her arrival home she immediately called restaurant to check for the bag. The employee stated the purse was no longer in the restaurant.

9:13 am: An officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department and was approached by a Brookline resident who came to report a larceny. The victim reported on 6/4/2016, his son was selling flowers in the front of his house. While he was distracted, a white male operating a gray SUV grabbed a crystal vase used to hold the flowers and fled. The reporting person was able to give the officer a detailed description of the vehicle and license plate number. This matter is still under investigation.

7/8/2016

10:31 am: An Elm Street resident reported she was a victim of credit card fraud. Her account was used in Detroit though she has no ties to anyone in the city. The resident is obtaining more information regarding the report.

1:32 pm: An individual reported a license plate was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked in a hotel garage on Webster Street. The car had been parked in the garage for a week. Surveillance footage was not available for the area of the garage.

7/9/2016

12:05 am: A piece of concrete was thrown through a window of a Babcock Street residence. A pile of broken concrete was found near the window and a maintenance worker reported seeing the concrete block bench intact on 7/8/2016. A responding officer observed a group of 4-5 males in the area. These males began running when they saw the cruiser. The officer was able to stop and identify the individuals who denied any involvement in the events that took place.

12:12 am: A Babcock Street resident reported hearing his basement door open. Responding officers found the basement door wide open and cleared the basement and house. They did not locate any individuals or find anything out of place. The resident stated that the basement door is usually left unsecured, but always closed. There was no evidence of forced entry. No link has been found between this event and the malicious damage report on Babcock Street.

8:59 pm: An individual reported a suspicious vehicle parked on Kent Street. The vehicle had been left on cinder blocks without any wheels. The vehicle’s owner was informed of the situation and has made arrangements to have his vehicle moved to a secure area. Lug nuts were left at the scene and were collected as evidence. This matter is still under investigation. 

7/5/2016

Blog 7/5/2016

3:52 am: Officers were dispatched to a residence on High Street for a report of a victim receiving threatening text messages from an individual who they have a restraining order against. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect in a close enough range to the victims’ residence to violate the terms of the restraining order.  A further query of the suspect’s information revealed he also had an outstanding warrant and the suspect was immediately placed under arrest.

7/1/2016 to 7/4/2016

7/1/2016

10:49 am: A wallet was stolen from an unlocked locker at a gym on Commonwealth Avenue. A separate party stated that a pair of sunglasses was also stolen from their unlocked locker. Surveillance camera footage is being used to identify any suspicious parties and will be provided to the police when available.

1:22 pm: An individual reported that two purchases had been made using her credit card by an unknown person. She stated she had never lost possession of her credit card. She notified her credit card company and has been reimbursed for her losses and cancelled her account.

11:15 pm: A Washington Street resident who informed officers that he believed two of his friends had stolen his medication. The victim stated his residence was unlocked and the two suspects had access to his apartment. Two individuals were seen by another officer walking down Washington Street acting in a suspicious manner. Damage was made to the officer’s personal vehicle and the two individuals were stopped and linked to the B&E report. Multiple bottles of pills prescribed to other individuals were found in their possession. The two individuals were arrested for attempted B&E with the intent to commit a felony, larceny and malicious damage over $250.

11:50 pm: Multiple items were reported missing from an Egmont Street apartment. It appears the suspect entered the residence through an unsecured window and left through the front door. A missing laptop was located in Dorchester and the Boston Police Department has been notified.

7/02/16

9:18 pm: A woman reported her phone had been stolen from a nail salon on Harvard Street earlier in the day.

7/03/16

12:30 am: A credit card used for a transaction at a hotel on Beacon Street was found to have been used fraudulently. The same man who had used the credit card then attempted to check into the hotel again, but did not provide identification or a credit card. The manager working the front desk informed him there were no additional rooms and the man left in a black Audi. The vehicle was located and the owner matched the description provided by the hotel manager. Follow up with detectives has been requested.

1:23 am: Two males were observed attempting to steal bikes on Pond Avenue. The individuals were then spotted on Cypress Street and taken into police custody. A knife was also found in their possession. One of the individuals was charged with Larceny over $250 and Vandalism of Property while a hearing for the same offenses has been requested for the other individual.

7/04/16

1:16 am: Police received a call reporting a disturbance on Smythe Street. An individual was seen walking down the street with a bloody nose that resulted from an altercation between two males prior to the responding officer’s arrival.  After speaking to both parties and witnesses to the event the two were requested to be summonsed to court for Disturbing the Peace and Assault & Battery.

6:30 pm: Officers responded to an incident of shoplifting on Washington Street. The suspect was stopped and identified on School Street, but denied stealing anything from the store. He was then arrested for warrants already in effect for his arrest. Surveillance footage from the store shows the suspect placing items into a bag before paying for another item and exiting the store. A chain and padlocks were in his possession and upon confrontation he swung them at a store employee. The individual will be charged with Armed Robbery and Shoplifting from a prior incident.

Health Care worker arrested for stealing from client

On May 10^th officers responded to an elderly housing complex to investigate a fraud. As the investigation unfolded it was found that the home health care worker was actually stealing from the disabled elderly client. Officers sought an arrest warrant, and on June 30th the Brookline District Court issued an arrest warrant for the following charges.

266/37B/A: Credit Card Fraud Under $250

266/37B/A: Credit Card Fraud Under $250

266/25/B: Larceny From A Person +65

266/37B/A: Credit Card Fraud Under $250

On 07/01/2016, Members of the Brookline Police Warrant Unit, along with members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, went to Hyde Park to attempt to serve a straight warrant issued for the subject.

The subject was placed under arrest without incident, she was brought to the Brookline Police Station and booked. This morning she was arraigned in Brookline District Court, and released on $1,000.00 cash bail.

6/29/2016

6:45pm: The theft of a cell phone was reported from Linden Park. The victim mistakenly left the cell phone on a bench on 6/26, and was unable to find it when he noticed the next day. There have been a number of phone thefts recently in which the victims mistakenly leave them in parks. Before you leave any public location, please make sure you have all of your belongings

9:18pm: A resident reported the theft of their backpack from the Main Branch of Brookline Library. The crime occurred between 7:30pm and 9:15pm, when it was left hanging from the back of a chair near the victim.

This is the second backpack theft from the library in recent weeks. Please make sure your backpack is always in sight when in public. If possible, keep it under your control by putting a leg or arm through the strap. This will make it far more difficult to take without your noticing.

6/28/2016

9:30am: Officers responded to a shoplifting on Harvard Street. A store manager described a suspect and stated that multiple bottles of cough medicine were taken. Upon searching the area, officers located a subject matching the description and spoke to him.

During the conversation officers noticed that the subject was holding a bottle of red liquid and that the pockets of his vest appeared to be weighed down. Officers determined that the liquid was cough medicine and that the man had a prior arrest warrant. The suspect resisted arrest initially but officers were able to apprehend him.

4:36pm: A past shoplifting was reported on Harvard Street. A suspect was seen acting suspiciously in the store and taking multiple pairs of yoga pants. The suspect is described as a black male, 30-40 years old, bald with sunglasses on his head, wearing blue jeans and a grey Henley-style long-sleeved shirt.

6:27pm: A call about soliciting came in on Walnut Street. The caller gave officers description of an unwanted solicitor going door-to-door in the neighborhood. Officers spoke to him and discovered that the solicitor had no license to do so. They also discovered a default warrant for his arrest. The solicitor was taken into custody.

6/27/2016

6/27/2016

12:55am: A man was arrested during a bicycle violation stop on Harvard Street for running a light. Officers learned during the stop that the cyclist had an active arrest warrant and placed him into custody.

6:53pm: Officers responded to a call of malicious damage on Westbourne Terrace. The victim reported that three of their bikes had significant tire damage.

7:40pm: During a traffic stop at the intersection of Beacon St and Charles St, officers arrested a man for a default warrant.

6/23/2016 to 6/26/2016

6/23/2016

5:21pm: A local business on Harvard Street reported a theft from their store. A pair of shoes was taken the previous weekend.

6/24/2016

2:21pm: A package theft was reported on Marshall St. The sender stated that the package was delivered, but the victim was unable to locate it.

5:31pm: Officers assisted Brookline Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance at a fire on Freeman Street. The fire was located in a basement level trash chute. No foul play is suspected.

7:11pm: Officers responded to a past burglary call on Cameron Street. The victims stated that they found their front door unlocked and both a laptop and camera missing. There were no signs of forced entry. The crime occurred between 0730 and 1745hrs.

11:39pm: A broken window was reported on Beacon Street. Officers responded and found a broken window in the front of the building.  They determined that no entry was made and that it was malicious damage.

6/25/2016

8:46am: A man was arrested for driving while not duly licensed. An officer had pulled the vehicle over on Newton Street for a traffic violation and discovered the driver had no valid license.

12:14pm: A caller reported that a pair of shoes was taken from in front of her residence on New Terrace Road. One was located in a nearby parking lot, but the other was not found.

6/26/2016

4:53pm: A resident walked into the station to report a theft from their store on Boylston Street. The reporting party stated that a rug was stolen from the business at some point between Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

6:58pm: A man was reported swinging nun chucks at bushes in front of an address on Beacon Street. When officers arrived they learned that the man had gone into the building. The caller stated that the man had threatened and assaulted him over a debt and was under the influence of alcohol. During the response, he also threatened officers. He was arrested and charged with two counts of A&B and two counts of Threats to Commit a Crime.

6/21/2016 to 6/22/2016

6/21/2016

5:43am: A phone was reported stolen. The victim stated that they may have accidentally left it on a Dexter Park bench, and when they returned to look for it, the phone was no longer there.

9:02am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Newton Street and Grove Street for Operating after Suspension.

3:29pm: Multiple bike thefts were reported at a residential building on Freeman Street.  A facility staff of the building reported that a metal bar designed to secure bikes had been forcefully removed. This building has seen a string of bike thefts lately, and which are under investigation.

7:09pm: A backpack was stolen at Brookline Public Library (Main Branch) after it was left unattended for a two-hour period.

6/22/2016

1:00am: A man was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Green Street for a default arrest warrant.

8:15am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Harvard Street for a straight arrest warrant.

1:23pm: Officers received a call about package theft. A witness stated that a man was seen taking packages from Browne Street before getting into a vehicle. Officers spotted the vehicle in the area minutes later. When officers attempted a stop, the suspect originally pulled a U-Turn to evade them, but the officers were able to stop the vehicle a short time later.

Officers asked the suspect if he had been in the Browne Street residence, and he admitted he had. They then located several packages from two Browne Street residences in his trunk, none of which were addressed to him. The suspect was placed under arrest.

8:06pm: A theft was reported on Comm Ave. A cell phone and several cards were taken from an unlocked locker at a gym.

Man Arrested for Stealing Over 60 DVDs from Local Library

On May 2^nd, 2016, Brookline Police spoke with an employee of Brookline Public Library. The Library staff took note of a male subject who was misrepresenting himself and his children to open additional library accounts, had been checking out the max amount of materials, and not returning them. It was determined that there were ten cards associated with the subject.

Detectives were able to determine the identity of the suspect and get a search warrant for information related to the library cards. It was determined also that the suspect had been using accounts of two children he claimed to be the guardian of to check out a large number of items.

Given the number and value of the items and the fact that most were significantly overdue, officers determined that he was planning to permanently deprive the Library of its property, and an arrest warrant was issued.

On June 7, 2016, Brookline Police, along with Boston Police, tracked down and arrested the suspect. During the arrest they located over 50 DVDs and video games and a number of empty cases belonging to several area libraries, including Brookline, Cambridge, and Boston. The items taken from Brookline Library have an estimated value of $4,124.50. He is being charged with 6 counts of Larceny Over $250 by False Pretenses and 2 counts of Identity Fraud.

6/20/2016

3:05am: Officers responded to an alarm at a school, and upon arrival found and arrested four suspects. The officers learned that the four had entered the building through a window, and also found a large quantity of marijuana on them. They are being charged with B&E and two possession charges.

8:38am: A bike was stolen from a driveway on Coolidge Street. It was unlocked at the time it was taken. The timeframe includes the evening and overnight hours of 6/19 and 6/20. An abandoned bike, not belonging to the victim, was found nearby.

5:27pm: A bike theft was reported on Stearns Road. It was left unlocked in a garage and went missing in the early evening hours.

7:38pm: Officers responded to a reported motor vehicle theft. The victim had let the suspect borrow the vehicle, but the suspect did not return it. Officers are investigating.

11:40pm: A theft was reported on Middlesex Road. The weather cover for a motorized scooter was taken.

6/17/2016 to 6/19/2016

6/17/2016

2:41pm: A bike theft was reported on Manchester Road. The bike was locked to a front porch at the time it was stolen. Officers were able to get a description of possible suspects.

2:49pm: A bike theft was reported, this time on Harvard Ave. It was locked to a residential bike rack and locked through the front tire. Officers found the intact front tire still attached to the rack, with the remainder of the bike missing.

5:13pm: Another bike theft was reported on Harvard Ave, also from a residential bike rack. The front tire of this bike was removed, similar to the previous case. The rough timeframe of these two thefts is early in the afternoon.

5:42pm: A larceny was reported from a local business on Harvard Street. The tip jar was stolen and a description was given of a suspect. They are described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, with long hair and a green shirt.

6/19/2016

12:42pm: A bike theft was reported on Stearns Road. It was left unlocked at the time.

12:45pm: A bike theft was reported on Coolidge Street. The crime occurred during the overnight hours when the bike was left unlocked on a porch.

12:58pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Columbia Street. It was unlocked at the time, and change and a bottle of water were taken. Three other vehicles nearby were locked at the time and did not show signs of being broken in to.

1:22pm: A vehicle was reported broken into on Harvard Ave. Money was taken, likely during the overnight hours. The vehicle is believed to have been left unlocked.

1:38pm: A larceny was reported on St Paul Street. Officers were notified that approximately 20 plants were taken from in front of a building. This occurred over the course of a week.

7:40pm: A vehicle was broken into in a parking garage on Boylston Street. The victim found the interior of the vehicle in disarray, and discovered cash and a GPS missing. The theft occurred at some point over the past week. No signs of forced entry were found.

6/15/2016 to 6/16/2016

6/15/2016

4:23pm: A resident approached an officer to report a larceny on Harvard Street. The victim left their bag on a bench and when they returned found it missing.

5:17pm: A shoplifting occurred on Comm Ave. A suspect, described as a tall white male in a white button down and blue jeans, was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise.

8:22pm: A resident reported that their wallet was taken while shopping at a local business on Beacon Street. The victim gave the description of a possible suspect to officers and stated that they believe they were pickpocketed. The description was given as a Middle Eastern man, about 40 years old, heavy set, and wearing a brown t-shirt and khakis.

6/16/2016

9:47am: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. Officers were given the description of a suspect, and were able to recover the suspect’s bicycle nearby. The suspect was described as a male in his 20s, wearing dark pants, an orange t-shirt, and a green and orange baseball hat.

Busy Night - Two arrest and One suspect being sought

Last night at approximately 8:30PM, Brookline Dispatch sent several units to the area of Pond Ave. and Highland Rd. for a report of a subject who was exposing himself. The subject was last seen in the area of Ward's Pond. The caller, described the subject as a hispanic/latino male, 5'05" to 5'06", in his forties or fifties. He was wearing a navy blue jacket or sweater with a white stripe across the shoulders and with navy blue or black pants.

  Two victims were walking their dogs around Wards Pond when they observed a male subject standing on the path facing them with his zipper down and he was exposing himself. Officers responded and located the subject a short distance away. As a result of the investigation the subject was arrested and charged with Open and Gross Lewdness.

Last night at approximately 9:50PM, Brookline Dispatch received a call for a robbery in progress on Vernon Street.  Reporting party was a witness to the incident and immediately contacted Police.  A Suspect description was given as a black male, approximately 26 years of age, clean shaven, wearing dark colored pants, and dark colored puffy jacket or hoodie with a logo on the front.  Suspect was last seen running on Vernon Street heading towards Park St. The adult male victim was discovered to have suffered non life threatening stab wounds to his upper body. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. This is an active investigation.

At 3:45AM this morning an officer on patrol spotted a subject in a drive way on Upland road. As a result of the investigation, the subject was found to be breaking into cars.  Evidence was also recovered from a vehicle on Irving Street and from a vehicle from Juniper Street. The subject is a juvenile out of Boston. He faces several charges related to breaking into cars. Residents are reminded to lock their cars and keep valuables out of sight.

6/13/2016

2:16am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Skyline Park for Operating After Suspension.

8:02pm: A bike was stolen from Davis Ave. The bike was taken from an open garage earlier in the day.

6/10/2016 to 6/12/2016

6/10/16

1:02pm: A man was arrested on an existing warrant on South Street.

6/11/2016

2:15am: A man was arrested at the intersection of Comm Ave Fuller Street for Tagging and Disorderly conduct. The suspect originally fled on a non-motorized scooter, but officers were able to apprehend him.

8:40am: A bike was reported stolen from a bike rack at Brookline Place on 6/10. The bike was locked to the rack when it was taken.

11:41am: A vehicle was reported broken into on Walnut Street. Sunglasses and cash were taken when the vehicle was broken into earlier in the morning. The car was unlocked at the time.

8:17pm: Officers responded to a shoplifting call on Beacon Street. Both the item and a suspect were quickly located. The suspect will be summonsed to court.

6/12/2016

3:26pm: Officers responded to the activation of the Brookline Police Bait Bike. The combination lock was cut, removed, and left by the bike. The suspects left the Bait Bike behind, and officers were able to locate two suspects. They will be summonsed to court.

8:42pm: A package was reported stolen from a communal area in a residential building on Beacon Street. The theft is believed to have occurred on 6/10.

6/8/2016

11:36am: A theft was reported on Washington Street. A phone was left in a common area of a residential building, and was missing when the owner went back to look for it.

7:51pm: A bicycle was stolen from Brookline Place when it was left on a bike rack, possibly unlocked. The theft occurred at some point earlier in the day. This matter is under investigation.

2015 Police Officer Awards

At Tuesday’s Selectmen’s Meeting, four Brookline Police officers were given service awards, which were voted on by their peers. We had a great ceremony with many officers, family, and community members there to show their thanks and support.

Officer Teahan was awarded Police Officer of the Year 2015. Officer Teahan began his service in 2003, and ever since has gained a reputation as a thorough, caring professional. He has worked many routes while serving in Patrol, and enjoys getting to know the community around him. He was chosen for this award after a year of great police work that included a number of arrests and life-saving CPR on a baby.

Officer McNeil was awarded the Brookline Public Service Medal. He joined the force in 1980, and has held numerous positions in Patrol, Traffic, and the Community Service Division. He coaches 3 sports in Brookline and is an involved fitness and nutrition instructor, both in the Department and in the Community. He is well-known for leading by example, always has the health of his colleagues in mind, and was voted unanimously to receive this award.

Detective McHugh was also awarded the Brookline Public Service Medal. Detective McHugh came onto the force in 1977, starting in Patrol and quickly working his way into Detectives. He has dedicated much of his time to educating teenagers about the dangers of alcohol & substance abuse, speaking for the past 14 years at St. Theresa’s School in West Roxbury. He is a great detective and member of the community, and was voted unanimously to receive this award.

Sergeant Amendola received a Commendation Medal after receiving five Certificates of Commendation, including two in 2015. One commendation was for his handling of a traffic stop involving a known firearms offender, in which Sgt. Amendola helped in a search that found marijuana, cocaine, measuring equipment, and a large sum of cash. In the second case, Sgt. Amendola was instrumental in saving a teen who was threatening to jump off a roof. Sgt. Amendola is a combat veteran who served in the US Army Reserve in Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, and is now a Patrol Supervisor and a supervisor of the SRT Unit.

6/7/2016

5:24pm: A larceny was reported on Columbia Street. The nozzle of a garden hose was removed and taken from the yard of a resident. This occurred earlier in the afternoon.

6/3/2016 to 6/5/2016

6/3/2016

3:34pm: A larceny was reported on Harvard Street. A resident’s wallet was stolen from their purse at a local restaurant. This is an active case.

6/4/2016

11:04am: A resident reported the theft of their bike from the West Roxbury Parkway. It was left unlocked and resting against a tree earlier in the week, when it is believed to have been taken. 

Recent Car Breaks

Last night at approximately 3:30am, a resident witnessed the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Clyde Street. The suspect fled on a bike, and officers located him a short time later. The suspect refused to stop but was later stopped and detained after initially resisting arrest.

Officers found multiple stolen items on the suspect’s person, including items that may be linked to other car breaks in the area. The suspect is currently being charged with B&E of a Motor Vehicle, Larceny, Receiving Stolen Property, and Resisting Arrest.

If your car was broken into or you are missing property, Brookline Police is still holding unclaimed stolen property recovered in this case. Particular areas of concern for where we believe these items were taken from are in South Brookline, including Meadowbrook Rd, Dale St, Clyde St, and Newton St. If you believe your property was stolen, please call our non-emergency line at (617) 730-2222. 

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.