5/22 thru 5/26/20

5/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on Tappan St. on a fraud call.  A report was taken.

05/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on  Newton St. for a report of ID fraud.  A report was filed.

05/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on Beacon Street for a reported recent shoplifting.  Officers searched the area but were unable to find the suspect. A report and video surveillance have been submitted.

05/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on Powell Street for a report of a package theft.   A report has been filed.

05/22/2022  Officers responded to an address on  Hamilton St for a report of a stolen license plate. The plate was stolen off of his motorcycle. A report was filed.

05/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on Beacon St for a report of found property. The reporting party located a sum of money and wished to turn into the police. The money has been secured into evidence.

05/22/2020 Officers responded to an address on Commonwealth Avenue  for a shoplifting with a suspect that had just left the store.  Officers responded and  located a subject fitting the description. After an investigation the subject was advised he was being summonsed into Brookline Court for shoplifting.

05/23/2020 Officers took  a report over the phone for fraud.

05/23/2020 Officers took a report from a resident on Beacon St for a larceny of a package. The victim believes the package was taken from the lobby of his building. A report has been filed.

5/24/2020 Officers responded to an address on Park Vale Apt.  for a report of a past scooter larceny. The scooter in question is a Genuine Scooter Company 50cc "Buddy" model.  It is red in color with a black seating compartment and footrest.  A report has been filed.

05/24/2020 Officer were dispatched to an address on Beacon Street for a past shoplifting.  No suspects were located. A report has been filed.

05/25/2020 Officers responded to an address on Aspinwall  Ave for a Breaking and Entering of a motor vehicle.  The victim reports finding his vehicle had been rummaged through, and noticed that his wife’s vehicle had been so as well. 2 Garmin GPS’s  had been taken, a report was filed.

On 05/25/20 Officers took a report over the phone for the fraudulent use of a credit card.

05/25/2020 Officers  responded to and address on Hurd Rd.  for a Breaking and Entering of motor vehicle report. The victim believes her wallet was taken from the vehicle. No signs of force. A report was filed.

05/25/2020, Officers responded to Linden Place for a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle.  The victim reports his vehicle was rummaged thru and some papers were taken.  Surveillance footage has been requested for the area.  A report has been filed.

5/25/20 Officers responded to an address on Fuller St for a report of a past B&E&L of a motor vehicle.  The victim reports his laptop computer had been stolen from his vehicle. A file has been reported.

5/25/20, Officers took another report on Linden St for a past B&E of a motor vehicle.   

05/25/2020 Officers responded to an address on Boylston Street for a report of Larceny of a License Plate.  A report was filed.

05/25/2020, Officers responded to an address on Perry St for a report of a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reports having the vehicle rummaged thru and also a beach towel was taken. A report has been filed.

05/25/2020, Officers responded to an address on  Perry St for a report of a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reports his vehicle was rummaged thru but that no items had been taken. A report has been filed.

05/25/2020, Officers responded to another address on Perry St  for a report of a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reports the vehicle was rummaged thru, and some small items had been stolen. A report has been filed.

05/25/2020, Officers took another report on Perry St  for a report of a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reports their car door was found ajar, and that they were missing their phone charger.

05/26/ 2020, Officers responded to an address on Linden Place for a past B&E  of a motor vehicle.  Victim reports change had been stolen. A report has been filed.

 5/26/2020 Officers took a report over the phone for fraud.  A report has been filed.

05/26/2020 Officers responded to an address on Russett Road for a report of identity  theft.  Victim reports they were notified their information was used to file a request for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Unemployment Office COVID-19 unemployment assistance claim.  A report has been filed.  

05/26/ 2020, at approximately 1400 hours, while assigned to the 542 Unit, I, Officer Lalli was directed to contact Parker Hammer out of 15 Francis St. in regards to Identity Fraud. The victim reports they were notified their information was used to file a request for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Unemployment Office COVID-19 unemployment assistance claim.  A report has been filed. 

05/26/2020 Officers took a report over the phone for identity theft.  A report was filed.  

05/26/2020 Officers responded to an address on Regent Circle for a report of theft.  The victim reports having his sons sneakers stolen from the house. A report has been filed and a follow-up investigation will be conducted.

05/26/20, Officers took a report for a past fraud over the phone.

05/26/2020 Officers responded to an address on Beacon Street  for a larceny in progress. The subject was still on scene when Officers arrived. After an investigation the subject was issued a no trespass from the store and was informed he would be summonsed into Brookline Court for shoplifting.

5/18/20 thru 5/21/20

05/18/2020 Officers responded to Kent Street for a Town Property traffic crash.  A fire truck struck a driver side mirror. No injuries reported and a report was filed.

05/18/2020 Officers responded to the Brookline Police Station to take a fraud report. 

05/18/2020 Officers responded to Lawton Street for a traffic crash involving Town property. A town trash truck struck a parked vehicle. The truck and vehicle suffered minor damage, no injuries were reported.

5/18/2020 Officers were  dispatched to a business on  Harvard St.  for a past shoplifting involving 2 females.  The  2 females were described as a black female wearing black pants, dark colored jacket, wearing a mask as well as carrying a purse. The 2nd suspect was described as a female wearing all black with a dark colored bag had fled the store in separate locations after multiple items were stolen by the female subject wearing all black.  Officers searched the area and thru surveillance footage identified a suspect.  After an investigation the subject was informed she would be summonsed into Brookline court for shoplifting.

05/18/2020 Officers were dispatched to an address on Sewall Ave for a larceny report. The victim reports having his Black electric Bridgestone Hydee II bike had been stolen.  A report has been filed.

05/18/2020 Officers took a fraud report from a resident on Fuller Street.  The fraud occurred online while trying to purchase computer software. A report has been filed.

05/18/2020 Officers responded to an address on Summit Avenue for a report of a missing elderly male. Brookline Police units canvassed the area with negative results. Several hours later the subject was located by the State Police and was reunited with his family.

05/18/2020 Officers responded to the intersection of Freeman St and Pleasant St for a traffic crash. Both operators stated that they had the greenlight when proceeding through the intersection.  All parties involved reported no injuries and declined further medical attention.  One vehicle was towed from the scene.

05/19/2020 Officers were  dispatched to  an address on Carlton Street, for a package theft.  The victim reports that he was notified that is package had been delivered however when he went to retrieve it, it was gone. A report has been filed.

05/19/2020 While Officers were conducting routine patrol inside a retail store on Common Wealth Ave,   they were alerted to a shoplifting that had just occurred.  Officers were quickly able to stop a subject. After an investigation the subject was advised he would be summonsed into Brookline Court for MGLc 266 s30A Shoplifting.

 5/19/20 Officers responded to an address on Lawton St for a report of a past stolen bicycle. The victim parked his blue men's Trek 7.2FX bicycle in the garage behind his residence.  The garage was open because it does not have a door and the bicycle was not locked or secured to anything inside the garage.  A report has been filed.

 5/19/20 Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave, for a report of a past shoplifting.  The shoplifting was noticed on the surveillance footage, the suspects has not been identified. A report has been filed and a follow-up by Brookline Police Detectives.

05/19/2020 Officers responded to an address on University Road for a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reports when he returned to his vehicle he noticed that the glove box was open and the contents were on the floor and seat. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the items in the center console were also strewn about.  A report has been filed.

5/19/20 Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Beacon St and Carlton St for a motor vehicle accident.  No injuries were reported and neither vehicles were towed from the scene.

5/19/2020 A resident of Brookline reports having several packages stolen from his buildings foyer. A report has been filed.

5/20/2020 Officers took a report from a resident of Marion St, of a past package theft.  A report has been filed.

5/20/20 Officers assigned to a private road detail at Cypress St. and Tappan St. noticed a subject acting strangely. They observed the subject circulating an Officers personal motor vehicle twice before opening the driver’s door, sitting in the driver’s seat and attempting to put the vehicle in drive.  The Officer approached the subject and the subject then fled the scene.  Officers were able to stop the subject after a short pursuit.  The subject was placed under arrest and charged with 274:6 C Attempted Larceny of a MV - 272:53 B Disorderly Person- 268:32 B Resisting Arrest .

5/20/20 Officers responded to a business on Boylston Street  for a male subject with a metal object who was threatening an employee.  After an investigation, the subject was arrested and charged with:  276:13A Assault and Battery - 265:15B Assault with a Dangerous Weapon - 275:2 Threat to Commit a Crime 266:120 Trespassing -

05/20/2020 Officers took a report for a  past package theft.  The victim reports several packages on their front porch had been opened. And items removed.  A report was filed.

5/20/20 Officers responded to an address on Babcock St  for a report of a past package theft.  The victim found multiple packages had been opened and the items removed. A report has been filed.

   

05/20/2020, Officers responded to an address on Harvard St for a report of a past package theft.  The victim found her delivered packages had been opened and the items had been removed. A report was filed.

05/20/2020, Officers responded to an address on  Harvard Street  for a report of a past package theft. A report has been filed.

Lock up your Bikes, and secure delivered packages as soon as possible!! Have a trusted neighbor help you if you cant secure right away!!

5/11/ thru 5/17

05/11/2020 Officers responded to CVS on Harvard St to take a fraud report.  The reporting party reported to officers that an unknown party had used counterfeit bills to purchase multiple items.  

05/11/2020 Officers responded to Chestnut Place to take a report of malicious damage.  The victim reported that two tires had been cut with a sharp object.   While taking the report officers noticed a second vehicle had also had their tires cut. A report was taken and is still under investigation.

05/12/2020 Officers responded to a residence on Dudley St. The resident informed the officers that their car was parked in their driveway all night and at some point someone had entered their vehicle and multiple items were taken.

05/12/2020 Officer responded to Hammond Pond Parkway to speak to a resident regarding a package that had been removed from the vestibule of the building.  The victim reports getting the delivery notice from Amazon, however when they went to retrieve it the package was not there.

05/13/2020 Officers took a report for a stolen bike. A resident of Fuller St reports to officers that their bike was taken from the front porch of their residence.

05/14/2020 Officers took a report of a car that had been broken into on Dean Rd.  The victim reported to officers that he parked his car in a parking spot over night and when he came back to it the next morning someone had entered and was not sure if any items were taken.

05/14/2020 Officers responded to Beaconsfield Rd to take a report of a car broken into.   The victim reported that she parked her car overnight and came out to find the car rummaged through and multiple items missing.

05/14/2020 Officer responded to Regent Circle to take a report of a car broken into.  The victim reported to the officers that she parked her car overnight and when she went to it in the morning it had been rummaged through and multiple items were taken.

05/15/2020 Officers responded to Babcock St for a report of suspicious activity.  The caller stated that an unknown individual was found on their back porch.  The individual was located and identified.  He was placed under arrest for an unrelated warrant.

05/15/2020 Officers spoke with a resident on Beacon Street to take a report of a stolen bike.   The victim reported to officers that a bike was removed from basement sometime overnight.

05/15/2020 Officers spoke to a resident on Washington St to take a report of a car broken into.  The victim told officers that he parks his car on Parkvale Rd and that it had been rummaged through and change had been taken sometime between the 13^th and the 15^th.

05/15/2020 Officers responded to Stanton Rd to take a report of a stolen bike.  The victim reported to officers that he put his bike in the garage the day before and when he went back out the next day it was gone.

05/16/2020 Officers responded to Chestnut Place.  Officers took two more reports of cars with their tires cut with sharp objects.

05/17/2020 Officers responded to Eliot St to take a report of a car broken into.  The victim reported that she parked her Car on Eliot St and went to her car in the morning it had been entered and multiple items were taken.

05/17/2020 Officers responded to Strathmore Rd to take a report of malicious damage.  The victim reported parking their car in the spot behind the building and when they returned to the car the morning of the 17^th the tire had been cut with a sharp object.

05/17/2020 Officer responded to Kenwood St to take a report of a stolen bike.  The victim reported that the bike was removed from their front porch overnight.  

5/5/20 thru 5/11/20

5/5/2020 Officers took a report over the phone for a past B & E & L of a motor vehicle. The victim  noticed the drivers side door to be ajar of his vehicle, and it  had been rummaged through.  A report was filed.

5/06/20 Officers took a report for fraud. The victim was attempting to purchase sneakers on Instagram. A report has been filed.

05/06/2020 Officers were flagged down by a Stop & Shop employee who stated that someone had just taken bags of shrimp from the store without paying. Officers stopped a subject who fit the description.  The subject  was advised that he would be summonsed into Brookline District Court for Shoplifting (Chapter 266 Sec 30A)

5/6/2020 Officers were dispatched  to the area of Salisbury Rd. and Corey Rd. for a report of a bike theft that just occurred.  A description was provided by the caller, and Officers were able to locate the subject. After an investigation the subject was advised that he would be summoned in for M.G.L. Ch. 266 s.16A  Breaking and Entering with in Intent to Commit a Misdemeanor. A criminal complaint has been filed.

05/06/2020, Officers were dispatched to 111 Carlton St a public road in the town of Brookline for a motor vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles at approximately 1715 hours. No injuries reported, no vehicles were towed.

05/06/20 Officers took a report by telephone with a resident of Winthrop Rd,  who reported her bicycle had been stolen from her building. The bicycle is described as a Fuji Finest brand, blue and white in color, black and blue seat, black handle bars, rear and front lights, approximate value of $300.00. A report has been filed.

05/07/20 Officers took report over the phone from a resident of Davis Court. The victim reports being notified by Amazon that a package of paper towels had been delivered to his home. When the victim went out to retrieve the package, the package was gone. A report has been filed.

05/08/20, Officers responded to an address on Beacon St. for a possible Larceny of a Package. The caller reports that this morning he found a package torn open in front of his residency on Beacon St. There were multiple undisturbed packages as well as mail piling up at the residence. The torn open package was secured into evidence until the owner can be notified.

05/08/20, Officers responded to an address on Hyslop Road for a report of found property. The reporting party had located a piece of jewelry on Dudley Road. A report has been filed and the item has been placed into evidence for safe keeping.  placed it into evidence locker #13 for safe keeping.

05/08/20, A resident of Aspinwall Ave contacted the Brookline Police to report a package theft.  Video surveillance has been requested from the building management. A report has been filed.

05/09/20, Residents of Winthrop Rd contacted the Brookline Police to report 2 stolen bicycles. The victim reports his brown Cannondale bicycle and black Fuji bicycle were taken from behind his house. A report has been filed.

05/10/2020 Officers responded to an address on Fisher Ave. for a report of a loose dog.  Officers arrived and encountered an Australian Husky.  The dog followed basic commands and was friendly, however she wasn't wearing a collar and the owners could not be identified.  After remaining in the area for several minutes it was decided the dog would be brought to Angel Memorial on South Huntington Ave. in Boston.  Eventually the owner of the dog located and reunited with their dog.

   

05/10/20 A resident who lives on Harvard St. contacted Brookline Police to report  a package theft. A report has been filed.

05/11/2020 Officers responded to an address on Mason Terrace for a suspicious white male in a black hoodie entering people’s yards. The reporting resident witnessed a white male in a black hoodie going into her yard as well as other neighbor’s yards crouching down, then running out of their yards back onto the street. Officers were able to locate the subject in question.  After an investigation the subject will be summonsed to Brookline District Court, and a criminal complaint will be filed for the following charges:   M.G.L. 94C § 31  - Possession of Class A  -  For possessing a syringe filled with Herion, and M.G.L. 266 § 120 -  Trespassing  -  For entering the fenced in back yard of  an address on Summit Ave.

05/11/20 Officers responded to  Chestnut Pl for a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. The victim reports 2 of his vehicles tires had been damaged. The damage appeared to be slash marks.  There was also another vehicle in the lot with similar damage to its tires. A report was filed and a request has been made for a follow-up by Brookline Detectives.

05/11/20 Officers responded to CVS Pharmacy on Harvard Street on reports of a shoplifting. Staff reported that  this afternoon a white male wearing a gray Addis brand T-shirt, gray sweatpants and black baseball cap entered the store to pick up a prescription from the pharmacy counter. While in the store this suspect picked up a pair of Foster Grant brand sunglasses and walked to the rear pharmacy counter. This suspect then paid for his prescription medication and was asked if he was going to pay for the sunglasses. The suspect then walked toward the front entrance while placing the sunglasses in his pants pocket without paying for them, bypassing the cashiers. The subject was identified thru pharmacy records, and surveillance footage. A criminal complaint has been filed with the Brookline District Court.

05/11/20 Officers were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy on  Harvard Street for a Fraud report,  The Manager reported a customer had passed five $100.00 dollar counterfeit bills to one of his cashiers. A report has been filed and a follow-up with Brookline Detectives will be conducted.

4/30 -- 5/4/20

 04/30/20, Officers responded to  Brookline Police Headquarters, to take a report by telephone of a stolen laptop computer, from an address on Kent St. The reporting party is unsure how the laptop went missing and will be changing her locks.

04/30/2020, Officers responded to a CVS on Beacon St for a shoplifting.  Store security observed a male subject enter the store and he went straight to one aisle, then turned back around. The subject then wandered about the aisles.  After a brief interaction, the subject left the store. Upon reviewing the security surveillance footage, security observed the subject select an item and conceal it under his shirt prior to interacting with him. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male with facial hair, wearing a white shirt, black zip-up sweatshirt, grey pants, grey baseball cap with a 'B' written on it, and carrying a black backpack.  Units searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

04/30/20 Officers took a report for a past larceny at the Brookline Health Department.  On April 22, 2020, approximately 15 red tote bags were placed in the unlocked glass vestibule of the Health Department. These bags were filled with office supplies, gloves, hand sanitizer and paperwork. On April 23, the tote bags were no longer in the vestibule.  A request for video footage has been made.

 04/30/20 Officers took a fraud report over the phone. The victim was selling furniture online, and ended up being scammed out of $2000.

05/01/20 Officers were dispatched to an address on Dwight Street for a report of a B&E&L of a motor vehicle. The victim reports parking her vehicle on the street and the next morning she noticed her passenger side door had been "smashed open" and her car rummaged through.  She believes $100.00 in cash was stolen from the glove compartment.  A report has been filed.

5/1/2020 A citizen reported to the Brookline Police that a couple weeks ago her vehicle, while parked on  Harvard Ave. in Brookline had been broken into. At the time she didn't report it because mail and an umbrella were the only things she noticed were missing.  The victim now believes fraudulent checks have been written from information, she believes that was in her mail. Several homes in the area have exterior security cameras, and a follow-up will be conducted.

5/1/20, Officers were dispatched to the area of Amory Park for a report of found property.  A citizen had found a set of keys on the ground near the entrance of the parking lot.  A Toyota brand automotive key was among those in the set, however the FOB unlock button did not work on any of the Toyotas in the lot at that time. The keys will be placed in evidence for safe keeping until the owner can be identified.

05/02/20, Officers, along with the Brookline Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance responded to the intersection of Dummer St. and Amory St. for a motor vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

05/02/20 Officers took a report, over the phone  from a resident on Sears St. The report was a larceny by credit card. The victim reports items were purchased from an online retailer without his permission/knowledge.

05/02/20 Officers took a report for unauthorized use  of his Visa credit card. The victim was notified by Dell Computers regrading a purchase of three (3) computers.  The cards were immediately cancelled and a report was filed.

05/01/20 Officers responded to an address on Beacon Street for a past package theft report. The victim received confirmation from Amazon that her package was delivered at 2:26 pm on 04-29-20. When she went to pick up the package at the front door,  it was missing.  A report has been filed.

05/03/20 Officers responded to a business on Harvard Street on reports of a shoplifting.  Dispatched informed responding Officers that a store manager was following the subjects.  The subjects were located and stopped.  After an investigation it was decided that they would be summonsed into Brookline Court for Shoplifting.

5/3/20 Officers responded to an address on Foster Street Extension for a larceny report.  The victim reports  that sometime between 2:00pm and 6:00pm today various perennial type flowers and plants were taken from the area in front and along the side of her address.  Some of these flowers were planted and others were still in their plastic planters waiting to be planted.  Security footage has been requested and a report was filed.

05/04/20 Officers responded to an address on Beacon St for suspicious activity. Officers located several people, and after a brief investigation it was determined that one of the subjects had several warrants.  One subject was arrested.

4/29-4/30

4/30 Officers responded to a business on Beacon St in Coolidge Corner. Employees reported to the officers that an unknown subject was seen concealing items under their shirt and then left the store without purchasing.  Investigation is still ongoing.

4/25-4/30

4/25   Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a report of a shoplifter.  Officers identified the subject who will be summonsed into court for shoplifting.

4/27 Officers responded to a business on Beacon St in Coolidge Corner for a report of a shoplifter.  The officers took a report from the store regarding a subject who left without purchasing multiple items.  The investigation is still ongoing.

4/28 Officers were sent to the area of Washington Square on Beacon St for report of suspicious activity.  An individual with multiple warrants was placed under arrest as a result of the investigation.

4/29 Officers responded to a business on Beacon St in Coolidge Corner.  Employees informed officers of a shoplifting that had just occurred and provided a description of the subject.  Officers were able to locate the subject and found that they also had multiple warrants for their arrest.  The subject was placed under arrest for the shoplifting and warrants.

4/29 Officers were called to the area of Thorndike St for report of suspicious activity.   During the investigation a subject with multiple warrants was identified and placed under arrest.

04/24-04/27

04/24- Officers took a report from a resident on Harvard Street who reported that packages that they ordered were stolen from their front steps.

4/25  Officers took a report for two bicycles that were stolen out of a garage on Pleasant St.

04/23--4/24 Blog Post

04/23- Officers responded to a business on Harvard St, the caller informed Officers that an unknown party had thrown an object through the window of a closed business.  Officers were able to identify the subject in the local area and they will be summonsed into court for the damage.

4/23- Officer took a report for a vehicle that had been broken into some time in the past six days. 

4/23- Officers were called to a business son Beacon St in Coolidge Corner.  Upon arrival employees informed the officers that they observed a customer leave the store with multiple items without purchasing.  Officers were able to identify the individual and they were placed under arrest for shoplifting.

4/23 - Officer responded to Commonwealth Ave for a reported shoplifter.  After speaking with the employees and canvasing the area , officers were able to locate the individual, they will be summonsed into court for shoplifting.

4-20 / 4-23

4/20  Officers responded to the area of 797 Washington Street for a traffic crash with no reported injuries. Upon arrival, Brookline Fire and Fallon EMS had evaluated both operators and they declined any medical attention.  Both vehicles were towed.

04/20, Officers responded to a store on Beacon St for a past shoplifting.  While conducting an inventory of the merchandise of the store, an employee noticed that two weighted blankets were missing.  The employee viewed their surveillance footage and believes the person who took the blankets has taken from them in the past.  After an investigation the suspect was identified and will be summonsed into Brookline Court.

4/21 Officers responded to the area 815 Newton St. for the report of a 2 vehicle crash with no reported injuries.  One operator was cited for failure to use caution when turning, and one vehicle was towed.

4/21 Officers responded  to the Pierce School,  for a report of graffiti. The school custodian  led the Officer to the Art room where the Graffiti was located.  Photographs were taken and  the markers were collected and submitted into evidence. An investigation will be conducted.

4/21 Officers  were dispatched to the area of 1440 Beacon St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a Subaru and a RCN truck. Upon arrival everyone was out of their vehicles claiming no injury.   One subject was summonsed into Brookline Court for driving without a license.

4/21 Officers responded to an address on  Beals St for a report of stolen clothes from a laundry bag on the front porch. The victim reports that she left her laundry in a bag with Garment Valet written on it, on her front porch to be picked up to be cleaned. The bag was placed behind a pillar (not easily seen from the street) on the front porch. She received a message from the laundry service company saying that they were unable to pick up her clothes. She advised the company further as to where she left the bag. The company went back and attempted to find the bag. The bag was found empty in the front garden of another house.  A follow-up will be conducted.

04/22 Officers  were dispatched to the area of 599 Brookline Avenue for a traffic crash involving town property. Upon arrival with Brookline Fire and Fallon EMS the operator declined any medical attention.      Brookline Police Dispatch notified the Parks Department to have them evaluate the damage to the fence. Photos of the damage to the vehicle and the chain link fence, and the vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.

04/22 A resident of Pleasant St. reported fraud on their Home Depot Card. The victim has since canceled the credit card and notified Home Depot of the fraudulent transactions. Respectfully

04/22 Officers responded to an address on Marion St to process the scene of a past breaking and entering.  Detectives were called in to investigate.

 04/23 S citizen arrived at the Brookline Police Station to report  a lost wallet.  The reporting party believes he lost his wallet around 1130 AM on Harvard Street,  probably in the Coolidge Corner area. The brown leather wallet that he lost had his insurance card and his Santander checkbook.

04/20  - Officers responded to a business on Harvard St to take a report of a shoplifter.  Responding Officers were able to identify the subject and will summons them into court for shoplifting.

4/17 -- 4/19

04/17/2020  Officers took a report for online fraud.  

04/17/2020 Officers took a report for a stolen wallet. After an investigation the wallet was located however $300 USC was missing. Brookline Detectives will check with local businesses for security footage.

04/17/2020 Officers took a report for threats. The victim received threatening statements on line from someone they did not know.  A report was filed and Brookline Detectives will conduct a follow up.

04/17/2020 Officers responded to the intersection of Park St. and Washington St. for motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported and one vehicle was towed from the scene.

 04/18/20 at approximately 17:45 hrs. Officers responded to an address on Buckminster Rd. for a report of a suspicious vehicle.  Caller reports that while out for a jog, a vehicle, described as a late model Subaru Forester slowed down as it got closer to them. This happened several times during their run, and at one point the vehicle slowed down and lowered the front window but the operator did not speak to them.  He then stopped the vehicle for a minute and then left the area. They describe the operator as a white male, approximately late 40's to early 50's years of age, short brown hair.  There was a large brown dog inside the car. The operator never spoke to them or exited the vehicle during any of the encounters.

04/19/20 Officers responded to the 100 block of Longwood Ave for a traffic crash. The vehicle was located stuck next to a tree in the backyard of a home on Marshal Street.  The vehicle made contact with the fence that divides the property.  This crash occurred when the driver was attempting to park the vehicle. Both parties were transported to the hospital, and the vehicle was towed from the yard.

04/19/2020 Officers took a report for a missing person. The subject was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.  A report has been filed.

March 14

4/14/2020 at approximately 0955, Officers in Coolidge Corner, witnessed a male with a beard wearing a yellow jacket, dark jeans,  and red sneakers walking towards them carrying a brown paper bag.  They also observed another  male subject wearing a blue jacket with blue jeans wearing a medical mask confront the male subject with the yellow coat on about the shopping items.  After an investigation it was found that the first subject had shop lifted from a local store. Items were returned and the subject will be summonsed into Brookline Court for Shoplifting MGL Ch. 266/30A

4/14/2020 Officers responded to a business on Beacon St. for a customer disturbing. Brookline dispatch stated that a while male in his 20s with brown hair was refusing to pay. The subject then fled the store prior to the Officers arrival. A vehicle description was broadcast however Officers were  unable to locate the subject.  

4/14/2020 A resident of park St. reported that  sometime between 4/12/20 and today 4/14/20, she noticed her vehicle, had been rummaged through and $1.50 in change had been taken from the center console. A report has been filed.

4/14/2020 Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave,  for a report of shoplifting. The subject fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate.

March 13th

4/13  Officers took a report of a car break on Dummer St.  The victim reported that they had parked their car in the garage, and when they went to the car this morning it had been rummaged through and multiple items were taken.

 

4/13 Officers took a report of a car break on Washburn Terr.  The victim reported that they had parked their car in front of their house overnight, and in the morning they found it had been rummaged through and multiple items were taken.

4/13 Officers  took a report from a resident on Beaconsfield Rd for stolen packages.   The resident reported to the Officers that there were multiple packages delivered to their address.   When they went to retrieve the packages they were gone.

4/13 Officers responded to an address on Park St for a B&E&L of a motor vehicle.  The victim reports parking his car in the parking lot last night at approximately 9:00pm and left it unlocked.  When he returned today at approximately 10:30am he observed that the glove box was ajar.  He discovered that $1.00 was missing from the center console cup holder. A follow-up will be conducted.

4/13 Detectives working with Boston Detectives identified a person possibly stealing packages from an address on Washington St. in Brookline.  The subject was stopped by Brookline Detectives and an investigation followed.  The subject was identified and advised that he will be summonsed into Court for Larceny, and he was sent on his way. 

4/13/ A Brookline resident arrived at the Brookline Police Station to report that her car had been parked, on  04/12/2020 at approx. 0730 hours in the rear of her residence in her assigned spot.  When she returned to the car today, at approx. 0800 hours, she noticed that the center console was open and some items had been taken out. The victim believes the only item taken was a men’s jacket.

4/13/  At approximately 1501 hours Officers were dispatched to Circuit Rd for wires down.  Upon arrival at that location the officer  observed a large Town of Brookline Tree that had fallen on top of two houses on  Circuit Rd. The Officer then noticed that the tree had fallen on top of high voltage power lines, and that they were still attached to the electrical poles. At this time Brookline Fire arrived on scene.  No injuries were reported.

4/ 13 A supervisor responded to Elliot St for a report of a town tree that fell and damaged a fence and roof. Upon arriving on scene the Officer observed that the front of the house was on Eliot St while the rear of the house was on Craft Rd. Contact was made with the owner of the property and no injuries were reported.  Town Forestry Dept. was notified and arrived on scene.

4/13 Officers responded to an address on Nelson Drive for a report of a town tree that fell and damaged a fence and roof. Upon arriving on scene I observed that a large branch of a town tree that is in the rear of the property had broken off and fell due to high wind. The branch fell on the rear white venal fence breaking several sections. It also damaged a newly purchased volleyball net. The Officer also observed damage to the roof of the garage. Photographs were taken of the damage. The Officer spoke with the property owner and no injuries were reported.

4/13 Officers responded to the CVS on Commonwealth Ave, for a report of multiple shoplifters. Officers responded and searched the area for the suspects. Upon arrival at CVS officers spoke with the Store Manager  who reported  that two males had just taken various items from the store and fled down Saint Paul St towards Dummer St. A still photograph of the suspects to send out to responding police units. Officers were unable to locate the suspects.  A copy of the security video footage will be made and turned over to Brookline Detectives for a follow-up.

4/13 Officers responded to an address on Harrison St for a report of a Town tree branch that fell onto a vehicle parked in a private driveway. Officers and Town Forestry personnel observed a large branch that fell from the Town tree on the sidewalk due to the heavy winds and rain today. Part of the branch landed on the rear of a Chevy Volt in the driveway causing minor damage to the vehicle. The Forestry workers were able to remove the branch.  The residents were not home at this time.

*** We have seen an increase in motor vehicle breaks in the past week.  Please remember to take your valuables with you and lock your doors!!  *****

April 10- April 13, 2020

04/10- Officers were called to a store in Coolidge Corner (Harvard St) to take a report of a stolen wallet.  The victim reported that they had dropped their wallet within the store, and when they went to look for the wallet, it was gone.  Store employees were able to confirm through video that an unknown subject picked up the wallet, and nothing was turned into the store as found proprety.

04/11- Officers took a report from a resident of Amory St.  The resident reported that their vehicle that had been parked in a garage on Dummer St. had been entered during the night and multiple items were taken. 

04/11 Officers responded to a residence on Summit Ave and spoke to multiple residents who reported that multiple packages that were delivered to the building had been opened and gone through. 

04/12- Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a reported shoplifter.  Employees reported to the Officers that a customer had left the store without paying for multiple items.

March 12- April 10, 2020

3/12 Officers responded to take a report of a U-Haul for a report of a vehicle that was not returned.  The vehicle was reported stolen.

03/15 Officers responded to a residence on Tappan St.  Officers took a report for the damage that occurred to the victims vehicle that had occurred overnight in the parking spots behind the building.

3/20 Officers responded to a  business on Beacon St to take a report for shoplifting.  The store employee reported to police that two unknown parties entered the business and left with merchandise without purchasing. 

3/20 Officers responded to a residence on Salisbury Rd and took a report for a stolen bicycle

3/31 Officers responded to a residence on Pleasant St and took reports for multiple storage units that had been entered and items stolen.

3/22 Officers responded to Browne St to take reports for multiple storage units that had been entered and items stolen.

3/22 Officers took a graffiti report at a residential building on Longwood Ave.

3/23 Officers were called to the area of Pleasant St and Freeman St for a report of a suspicious  vehicle. The result was two adults placed under arrest.

3/24  Officers served an arrest warrant on Babcock St, one adult was arrested.

3/24  Officers took a report for damage to a residential building on Park St.

3/24  Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave and took a report for a shoplifter.  One adult will be summonsed into court.

3/25  Officers were called to James St and took a report for a stolen bike.

3/26   Officers took a report for graffiti on a building on Harvard St

3/27   Officers responded to a business on Beacon St to take a report for an overnight break.  Employees arrived to work and reported that there was damage to the store as well as items missing.

3/31  Officers took a report for stolen items out of a residence on Beaconsfield Rd

3/31  Officers took a report of a package theft off of Euston St.  The victim reported that the package had been torn open and the contents were taken.

3/31  Officers responded to a business in Coolidge Corner on Beacon St. Employees informed officers that an unknown party left the store without paying for items.  Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the unknown person.  A report was filed.

3/31 Officers responded to a business in Coolidge Corner on Beacon St.  Employees reported to the officers that they had observed a customer taking items and attempting to leave the store without paying. 

04/01 Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a reported shoplifter who had left the store without purchasing the items in possession.

04/01 Officers responded to Chapel St and took multiple reports of cars being broken into over night within a parking garage. 

04/01  Officers responded to a residence on Boylston St and took a report of a break that occurred.

04/04  Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a report of a shoplifter.  Employees informed the Officers that a customer had come into the store and left without purchasing items.  Officers were able to identify the customer and one adult will be summonsed into court.

04/05 Officers took a report from multiple residents on Winslow Rd.  The victims all reported that at some point over night their vehicles had been entered and in most cases multiple items were taken.

04/05  Officers took a report from a resident on Naples Rd.  The victim reported that at some point overnight their vehicle had been entered and multiple items were missing.

04/05  Officers took a report for equipment stolen out of a construction site on Verndale St.

4/5  Officers took a report of malicious damage to a religious institution on Harvard St.  The victim reported graffiti that was found to be a hate crime.   And investigation is ongoing.

04/06  Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave and took a report of a shoplifting.   Officers will be summonsing in one adult for shoplifting.

04/06  Officers took a report for a bicycle theft from Washington St.

04/07 Officers responded to Warren St for a single reported gun shot. The incident took place outside, and there was a small group on scene when officers arrived..  While the investigation is still ongoing, the incident appears to be the result of a dispute between two parties that were known to each other, neither of whom reside at the monastery. Two parties were placed under arrest as a result

4/9  Officers responded to a business on Harvard St in Coolidge Corner for a shoplifter.  Officers were able to locate the shoplifter and one adult was placed under arrest.

04/09  Officers took a report of a a motor vehicle that was entered overnight in the driveway and multiple items were taken. 

04/09 Officers took a report from a business on Beacon St in Coolidge corner for a shoplifting.

04/09 Officers took a report from a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting.

04/09  Officers took a report for Graffiti for a building on Harvard St in Brookline Village.

MARCH 5, 2020

An officer took a report for a past shoplifting at a business on Harvard St. On March 4 at 1800 hrs, the suspect came in and concealed multiple articles of clothing in a tote bag and fled.

Officers responded to a shoplifting at a business on Commonwealth Av. The suspect concealed electronics in his backpack and jacket. The suspect was stopped and subsequently arrested for shoplifting.

MARCH 6, 2020

Officers responded to a multi-unit residence on Beacon St to assist the fire department with a working fire. The fire was extinguished and the preliminary investigation indicates the fire was accidental.

MARCH 7, 2020

An officer took a report for a car break that occurred at a residence on Amory St. An unlocked vehicle was entered sometime overnight and change was stolen.

An officer took a report for a past larceny from a business on Commonwealth Av. A locked locker was entered while the victim was in the gym and cash was stolen.

Officers responded to a restaurant on Harvard St for individuals who didn't pay for their meals. Multiple suspects ordered food, and left the restaurant with it without paying. The suspects were stopped a short distance away and summonsed for defrauding an innkeeper.

Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Av for a shoplifting that just occurred. The suspect walked out the store with a laptop computer without paying. The suspect was stopped a short distance away and subsequently arrested for shoplifting.

MARCH 8, 2020

An officer took a report for a package theft from a residence on Sewall Av. The package was stolen from an unlocked foyer sometime over a span of days.

MARCH 9, 2020

An officer responded to a business on Beacon St for a burglary that occurred overnight. It was determined that entry was most likely made through a rear door that does not secure properly. Cash was stolen from the register area.

The Animal Control Officer responded to Amory Park for a dog complaint. An individual claimed another dog was too aggressive with her dog by pouncing on top of her dog and pinning it down. After further investigation it was determined that the dogs do not get along and is an isolated incident.

MARCH 10, 2020

An officer took a report for a package theft from a residence on Alton Pl. The package was stolen from an unlocked foyer sometime in the afternoon of March 9.

An officer took a report for a bike theft from a residence on Russell St. The bike was stolen from the storage area under the front porch sometime during the day.

Officers responded to the area of White Pl for a male urinating in public. Multiple officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

MARCH 11, 2020

Officers responded to a residence on Lawton St to assist the fire department with a working fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The preliminary investigation indicates the fire was accidental from a battery that shorted.

MARCH 4, 2020

An officer took a report for a false bomb threat at a financial institution on West Roxbury Parkway. Staff stated they called the suspect's wife the day earlier in attempt to discuss financial matters. The call went to voicemail and staff did not leave a message. Upon returning to work the next day, staff received several calls/voicemails from the suspect. The suspect made threats of physical harm and to "blow you up". After further investigation, a warrant was requested for the suspect for various criminal charges.

Officers responded to a residence on Beacon St for a package theft just occurred. The reporting party observed the suspect enter the courtyard area of the residence and remove a package, which she believed was suspicious. Responding officers observed an individual matching the description a short distance away. After further investigation, it was determined that the suspect had stolen multiple packages from residences in Brookline and Boston. The suspect was arrested.

MARCH 3, 2020

At 1745 hrs, officers responded to Pond Ave to assist the fire department with a car fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames and preliminary investigation indicate there was nothing suspicious about the origin of the fire.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

An officer responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for an employee fraudulently using a customer's credit card. The business' manager reported to the officer that a customer left behind his credit card after making a purchase. The employee at the register fraudulently used the credit card to purchase over $1000 gift cards. When speaking to the suspect, she reported that she was coerced into making the purchases with the understanding of she would get half the profits. The matter is under investigation.

An officer responded to a residence on Hawthorne Rd for a bat call. The resident reported an injured bat crawled out from under her couch. She was able to capture the bat and it was transported to a facility for rabies testing.

An officer responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting that just occurred. Staff stated the suspect concealed two FitBit watches while someone he came in with distracted him. The suspect was able to flee prior to police arrival. Upon further investigation the identity of the suspect was learned and he will be summonsed for shoplifting.

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

An officer responded to a residence on Heath St for a larceny report. The victim stated that sometime in December he had movers inside his residence. He believes it was during this time that a watch was stolen.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

An officer took a report for car breaks. At approximately 0227 hrs, a vehicle in seen entering a parking lot in the area of Hurd Rd. The suspect exits his vehicles and opens the unlocked doors of two separate vehicles. It is unknown if anything was stolen. The suspect then leaves the lot in his vehicle.

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

An officer took a car break report from a residence on Walnut St. Sometime overnight, two vehicles were entered through unlocked doors. Items were disturbed, but nothing was reported stolen.

At 1015 hrs, officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting that just occurred. One suspect was stopped just outside the business entrance. He admitted to shoplifting, but provided a false ID. His identity was later learned and several warrants were found for his arrest. This suspect was arrested for shoplifting and the warrants. A second suspect was located inside the store. The second suspect was identified and several warrants for his arrest were found. This suspect was placed under arrest for the warrants.

At 1804 hrs, officers responded to the main library on Washington St for a fight between two patrons. The victim stated that he woke the suspect from sleeping at a computer by shaking him. The suspect responded to being woken by punching the victim in the head. It was later learned that the suspect had a warrant for his arrest and was in possession of a pill bottle belonging to someone else. The suspect was arrested for assault and battery on an elderly person, possession of class e drugs and the warrant.

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

An officer took a report for a stolen cell phone. Between 0930 and 1200 hrs, the victim was at a school on Goddard Ave and left her bag with a phone in it unattended. When the victim returned, the phone was no longer in her bag and was being tracked to Cambridge.

An officer took a report for a car break. Sometime overnight a vehicle on High St was entered through unlocked doors and a door stopper was stolen.

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting. Staff stated two suspects were concealing hygeine products and laundry detergent in their personal bags and subsequently fled. The suspects were stopped further down Harvard St and subsequently arrested for shoplifting and warrants.

Officers responded twice in the afternoon for well being checks of two individuals sleeping in an ATM vestibule on Beacon St. Shortly after the second well being checked, it was learned that the two individuals had shoplifted from a nearby store earlier in the day. Both individuals were subsequently arrested for shoplifting.

At 1500 hrs, an officer responded to a person bit by a dog on Harvard St. Upon further investigation it was learned that the dog in question had bit another dog tied to a bench on the sidewalk after being spooked by a passing vehicle. Bystanders attempted to separate the dogs and in the process were bit with one person requiring transport to the hospital. Both dog owners were cited for various by-law violations.

An officer took a report for a car break. Sometime overnight a vehicle on Walnut St was entered through unlocked doors and a laptop and checkbook were stolen.

An officer responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a larceny report. The victim stated that he left his wallet in a locked locker between 1630 and 2015 hrs while working out. Upon returning to the locker he noticed the lock was tampered with and his wallet was stolen.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

At 1155 hrs, officers observed a subject they are familiar with for shoplifting exit a business on Washington St holding merchandise. The subject was stopped and upon further investigation it was learned that the subject had concealed merchandise in his jacket and left without paying. The subject was arrested for shoplifting.

An officer took a report for a past stolen wallet. The victim stated he left his wallet in the restaurant when leaving after his shift. Upon returning to the restaurant to retrieve his wallet it could not be located. Video surveillance inside the restaurant showed another employee stealing the wallet. Upon further investigation, the suspect was summonsed for larceny.

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

At 1322 hrs, officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting. Staff stated the suspect concealed beauty products in his bag and dropped them when he was confronted. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

At 1738 hrs, officers responded to a business on Beacon St for a stolen cell phone. The victim stated she left her cell phone in the bathroom and it was gone when she returned to locate it. The woman who used the bathroom after her was confronted and the victim could hear the phone ringing in her bag. The suspect eventually admitted to taking the cell phone. She was arrested for the larceny as well as several warrants.

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At 2318 hrs, officers responded to a residence on Beals St for a dispute between roommates. Both had conflicting stories as to how the argument became physical. Both were summonsed for mutual assault and battery.

At 0847 hrs, an officer responded to a business on Harvard St for a stolen laptop. The victim stated he left his laptop in the ATM area of the business while conducting business. After determining he left the laptop behind, he was unable to locate it when he went back.

An officer took a report for a past assault. The victim stated she and her son observed a male urinating on a building near the intersection of Washington St and White Pl. When confronted the suspect was verbally confrontational and threatened physical violence.

At 1630 hrs, officers responded to a business on Beacon St for an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Upon further investigation, the suspect was arrested for attempted larceny and fraud.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

At 0919 hrs, officers assisted the Fire Department with a porch fire on Powell St. The fire was extinguished and was possibly started by a cigarette.

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

An officer took a report for a past stolen wallet. The wallet was stolen from the victim's jacket while it was unattended in a gym on Tappan St.

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

An officer took a report for a past assault and battery. The victim and suspect were in the common area of a residence on Centre St. The suspect went to grab her child who was running around and in the process grabbed a cell phone out of the victim's hand and slammed it on the table causing damage. The suspect was summonsed for assault and battery as well as malicious damage.

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

At 1733 hrs an officer responded to a residence on Kenwood St for a package theft that occurred in the past hour. The package was delivered to the front porch area of the residence and was stolen prior to the victim retrieving it.

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

An officer took a report for a stolen cell phone from a school on Park St. The phone was stolen sometime between 0900 and 1200 hrs during a sports game. The phone was tracked to Cambridge, but was unable to be recovered.

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

An officer took a report for a car break from a residence on Park St. Sometime between February 5 at 6PM and February 6 at 730AM the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and a wallet as well as cash were stolen.

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St for an armed robbery that just occurred. The staff stated that they observed the suspect conceal multiple clothing items and attempt to leave the store without paying. Staff confronted the suspect and asked for return of the merchandise as well as he accompany them to the loss prevention office to be issued a no trespass order. The suspect then stated he had a gun and for the staff to let him go. Upon further investigation, the identity of the suspect was learned and he was arrested for armed robbery.

An officer took a report for a package theft from a residence on Walnut St. On January 31 between 2PM and 6PM, a package was delivered and stolen from the front door area of the residence.

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting that just occurred. The suspect concealed multiple Tide Pods in a backpack and fled the store. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

An officer took a report for a past assault and battery at a medical facility on Park St. The victim and her roommate disagreed with the volume of a radio. The roommate called for staff to assist in turning down the music. After turning off the radio, the victim called the staff member a derogatory term. The victim stated the staff member then struck her in the mouth. The case is under investigation.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle at a medical facility on Heath St. The victim stated she parked her vehicle in the facilities garage between 3PM and 745PM. During this time the vehicle's front emblem was stolen.

JANUARY 30, 2020

An officer took a theft report from a residence on Clinton Rd. Solar panels kept in the backyard of the residence, while it is under construction were stolen sometime between January 28 and January 29.

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting. The suspect stole a bottle of alcohol and fled the store. The suspect was stopped a short distance away and arrested.

An officer took a package theft report from a residence on University Rd. On January 29 between 9PM and 930PM, the package was delivered to the front door and the contents were stolen before the resident could retrieve it.

An officer took a package theft report from a residence on Beacon St. Between 912AM and 5PM, the package was delivered to the locked foyer area of the building and stolen.

JANUARY 31, 2020

Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting. The suspect walked out of the store with a laptop without paying. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

An officer took a report for an animal bite at a residence on Sewall Ave. The victim stated that at approximately 1130PM, a dog ran out of the apartment building and bit her thigh causing a superficial wound. The victim did not want to pursue the matter and just wanted a medical evaluation.

An officer took a report for an indecent assault and battery that occurred at the intersection of Beacon St and Hawes St. The victim stated that an individual was exhibiting bizarre behavior on the street as she and a friend walked by. After walking a distance away, the suspect ran up behind the victim and slapped her in the backside while holding a cigarette. The victim was uninjured. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

An officer responded to a medical facility on Babcock St for an assault and battery report. After interviewing the involved parties it was determined that an argument ensued between two patients after a misunderstanding. The argument turned physical when one patient kicked another and the other attempted to throw a punch. A scuffle ensued and a staff member was struck in the process. Both patients were summonsed for mutual assault and battery.

An officer responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting. The suspect concealed a calculator in his jacket and walked out of the store. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

An officer took a report for an animal bite at a residence on Seaver St. The reporting person stated that her dog was outside in the backyard. At some point she heard her dog yelping in pain. Upon examination of her dog, a small puncture wound was observed on the dogs right side. It is unknown what kind of animal bit the dog.

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

An officer responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting. The suspect concealed an item under his jacket and fled the store. Responding officers located the suspect who admitted to shoplifting. The suspect was summonsed for shoplifting.

JANUARY 29, 2020

An officer responded to a residence on Middlesex Rd for a larceny from a motor vehicle report. Sometime overnight, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and loose change was stolen.

An officer responded to a residence on Willard Rd for a larceny from a motor vehicle report. Sometime overnight, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and cash from a purse was stolen.

An officer took a report for a past attempted robbery. The victim stated that at approximately 8:30PM on January 28, he arrived at his residence on Bowker St. As he was on the porch, the suspect grabbed the victim by the shoulder. The suspect kept a hand in his sweater pocket while demanding money from the victim. The victim escaped the porch and the suspect fled the area. The victim did not lose any items of monetary value.

An officer took a report for larceny from a building. The victim stated that his roommate moved out of their residence on Boylston St this morning. While moving out the victim believes the roommate stole some of his medication.

An officer took several reports for package thefts from two residences on Davis Ave. The packages were delivered to the front door area of the two residences and were stolen sometime in the afternoon.

An officer took a report for a bike theft from a residence on Davis Ct. The victim stated that between 4:00PM and 7:30PM, his bike was locked to a fence post outside the residence. The victim subsequently observed the bike no longer outside and the lock was missing.

An officer took a report for larceny from a restaurant on Harvard Sq. Two suspects enter the restaurant at approximately 4:50PM and proceed to the basement level where the bathrooms are located. The suspects stay in the residence for 40 minutes and then leave without buying anything. Employees of the restaurant later reported that items were stolen from the employee room.

JANUARY 28, 2020

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle from a residence on Singletree Rd. Sometime overnight two vehicles were entered through unlocked doors. Sunglasses were stolen from one vehicle and change was stolen from the second. While taking this report, the victim reported to the officer that several pieces of jewelry were stolen from her residence last year. Two additional reports were taken for jewelry stolen in December and July.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle from a residence on St Paul St. Sometime over a span of three days, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and the contents were rummaged through. The victim reported nothing was stolen.

At 1:45AM, officers responded to the area of Beacon St and St Paul St for an attempted robbery where the victim was threatened with a weapon. The victim stated that while walking on Beacon St, he was followed by the unknown suspect. As the victim approached St Paul St, the suspect asked for a lighter and if the victim wanted to follow him around the corner. At this point the suspect kept one hand in his sweatshirt motioning as if he had a weapon while trying to reach into the victim's pockets. The victim was able to avoid losing any items of value and the suspect fled the area. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

At 3:00AM, officers responded to a residence on Beacon St for a robbery that occurred an hour prior. The victim stated that he was walking home on Beacon St at approximately 2:00AM. The suspect approached the victim asking if there was convenience store nearby. The victim walked with the suspect to show him where there was convenience store. In the area of Beacon St and Pleasant St, the suspect elbowed the victim in a business foyer where he displayed a knife and demanded money. The victim provided the suspect with all the cash he had at which point the suspect fled the area. The suspect in this case appears to match the description of the suspect in the above mentioned incident.

JANUARY 22, 2020

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle at a residence on West Roxbury Parkway. Sometime overnight, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and various items of monetary value were stolen.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle at a residence on Russett Rd. Sometime overnight, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and change was stolen.

At 2:05PM, officers responded to the lower Beacon St area for a male threatening to shoot a local store employee and made a gesture as if he had a gun. The suspect was reported to be travelling with a companion. Two parties were stopped on the Muddy River pathway who matched the description. The store employee stated that he observed the suspect get into a verbal argument with someone on the street and spit in their direction. The employee confronted the suspect about the incident, which resulted in the suspect threatening to shoot him and grabbing his waistband, gesturing as if he had a gun. The suspect was searched where no gun was found. The suspect was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. The companion he was travelling with had a warrant for his arrest.

An officer took a report for larceny from Brookline High School. The victim left his backpack in an unlocked locker while at sports practice. When the victim came back his headphones and cash were taken from his backpack.


JANUARY 23, 2020

An officer took two reports for malicious damage from two separate medical facilities on Harvard St. Sometime overnight, the facilities were egged.

At 12:00PM, officers responded to the main library on Washington St for a patron harassing an employee. The suspect was identified and no trespassed from all libraries in Brookline.


JANUARY 24, 2020

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle at a residence on Regent Cr. Sometime overnight, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors where headphones and a cell phone were stolen.

An officer took a report for larceny from a mailbox. Sometime between January 4 and January 8, a check was stolen from a mailbox in the area of St Paul St and Alton Pl. The check was altered and fraudulently cashed.


JANUARY 26, 2020

An officer took a shoplifting report that occurred the day prior from a business on Commonwealth Av. On January 25 at 10:20AM, the suspect entered the store and placed multiple electronic items in a bag and fled without paying. The suspect was identified and a warrant was sought for his arrest.

An officer took a report for larceny from a locker at the public pool on Tappan St. Sometime between 2:30PM and 4:00PM, two lockers were pried open and one was left unlocked. From the unlocked locker credit cards were stolen from the victim's wallet and fraudulently used.


JANUARY 27, 2020

An officer took a report for threats from a residence on St Paul St. The victim stated that in 2017, she lent a large sum of money to family members with a repayment plan in place. Since then, the family members have not paid the victim back and changed their phone numbers to avoid her. The victim located the family members and when confronted about payment, they stated they would kill her family in Colombia and her as well.

At 10:15AM, officers responded to the area of Cypress St and Walnut St for a dispute where the victim's feet were run over. It was later determined that an argument about the suspect's side view mirrors resulted in a verbal argument. Both parties had conflicting statements, but declined to press charges and the matter was resolved.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle at a residence on Holly Ln. Sometime overnight the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors, while in the garage, and change was stolen.

An officer took a report for suspicious activity from Gerry Rd. On January 27 at approximately 2:00PM, an elementary school student was walking home when he observed an individual wearing a "hacker mask" walk towards him. The individual never spoke to the student or chased after him and was at least 25 feet away at all times. The student felt the individual was seeking him out and hid until the individual walked away from the area.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle that was parked on Tappan St. Sometime between 1:30PM and 4:00PM, the vehicle was entered through unlocked doors and credit cards were stolen from the victim's wallet. The credit cards were used to make fraudulent transactions.

An officer took a package theft report from a residence on High St. Sometime between January 26 at 6:35PM and January 27 at 12:00PM, the contents of the package were stolen from the front door of the residence.

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting that occurred minutes before. The suspect entered the store and took an item off the shelf. The suspect then went to the register asking for a refund. The refund was issued and the suspect left the store.

JANUARY 21, 2020

At 3:00PM, officers responded to the area of Emerson St and Davis Av for a report of vandalism to town property. The reporting party stated he observed the suspect place a sticker on a Town parking sign. The suspect was stopped inside Emerson Park where he admitted to placing stickers on a Town parking sign and trash can. The stickers were of the organization "Patriot Front". The suspect was arrested for vandalism.

An officer took a bicycle theft report from a residence on Beacon St. Between 9:30PM on January 17 and 8:00AM on January 21, the bicycle was unsecured to a bike rack inside the residence's garage. The garage door may have been open at the time of the theft due to trash pick up times.

JANUARY 20, 2020

At 1:40PM, officers responded to a business on Washington St for a shoplifting where the suspects were fleeing. Employees stated the suspects concealed multiple health and beauty products in a backpack before leaving the store without paying. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.

At 4:45PM, an officer responded to the area of Kent St and Aspinwall Av for a graffiti complaint. A mailbox, fire box and pole were spray painted during an unknown time frame.

An officer responded to a residence on Centre St to take a larceny report. Sometime between 11:00AM and 12:00PM, the victim left a large sum of cash in a locker at a swimming pool. The locker was secured, but upon returning to the locker the victim could not locate the cash.

At 10:45PM, officers responded to a restaurant on Harvard St for a customer disturbing. Employees stated the suspect was making rude and obscene comments towards other diners before leaving the restaurant. The suspect was stopped a short distance away. Officers learned the suspect had an active warrant for his arrest and subsequently attempted to place the suspect under arrest. During the process, the suspect resisted the officers. The suspect was eventually placed in handcuffs and charged with disturbing the peace and resisting arrest, in addition to the warrant.

JANUARY 16, 2020

An officer took a report for larceny from a mailbox. Sometime between December 15 and December 23, the victim placed a check in the mail but it was stolen and fraudulently cashed.

At 11:45AM, officers responded to a business on Harvard St for a shoplifting. The suspect was seen taking jackets off the sales rack and attempting to flee out the front door. The suspect was stopped by employees and subsequently arrested for shoplifting.

At 9:50AM, an officer was approached by an employee of a business on Harvard St regarding a shoplifter that just left the store. The suspect was stopped a short distance away and it was determined that he concealed multiple health/beauty products in a backpack. The suspect was summonsed for shoplifting.

An officer took a report for larceny from a motor vehicle. Sometime between 7:45AM and 12:00PM, a backpack with shoes and a laptop were stolen from the trunk of the vehicle.

An officer took a report for larceny under false pretenses. In December, the victim (a charitable organization) received an email from the suspect claiming to be in need of assistance. After discussion, the victim gave the suspect a check to cover the rent. It was later determined that the suspect is part of a scam targeting multiple organizations across multiple states. The case is under investigation.

JANUARY 15, 2020

Officers responded to a business on Harvard St regarding a shoplifting suspect from the day prior that had entered the store. Officers spoke to the individual who admitted to stealing jewelry from the business the day prior, but was now trying to return the item. The individual was summonsed for shoplifting.

At 11:55AM, officers responded to a business on Boylston St for a suspect attempting to steal a motor vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the suspect was claiming to be an employee of a car sharing service and was instructed to pick up a vehicle. After confirming with the company that no one was supposed to be picking up vehicles, the suspect was arrested for attempted larceny of a motor vehicle.

An officer responded to a residence on Pleasant St for a package theft report. It was determined that at 1:58PM, the suspect entered the unlocked lobby of the residence and stole the package delivered just minutes earlier. The case is under investigation.