June 20, 2022

Monday, June 13

ANIMAL VIOLATION - An individual was seen walking their dog without a muzzle, after it was mandated by the town due to past incidents. The owner was issued a by-law citation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Park St for a theft report where the reporting party shared they discovered an individual was going through their mail and taking items. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered someone claiming to be the owner had emptied and then closed their bank account. 

Tuesday, June 14

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Strathmore Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party shared they left their vehicle in their driveway overnight and discovered the next morning that it had been gone through and property was stolen. 

Wednesday, June 15

FRAUD - Officers took a report of internet fraud where the reporting party shared that they called a number of an alert that appeared on their computer screen and were told that their computer, phone, and bank accounts had been hacked. The perpetrator then told them to transfer their funds to a temporary account. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of internet fraud where the reporting party was in communication with another individual online in regards to a sublease. The perpetrator claimed there was a mistake with Zelle and requested a large money transfer to cover the cost. 

Thursday, June 16

MV THEFT - Officers took a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their motorcycle behind their building and returned a few days later to discover that it was missing. The motorcycle has since been recovered.

Friday, June 17

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Clyde St. The reporting party stated they had left a bag unattended and later discovered that it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred at Eliot Playground. The reporting party stated their child had left their bike at the playground for a few days, and when they went to retrieve it, they discovered it was missing. 

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - Officers responded to the area of Pond Av for a report of an attempted robbery. The victim stated they were running along the bike path when a couple unidentified individuals began chasing after them, yelling threats and obscenities. Nothing was taken, and there was no further interactions were made. 

Saturday, June 18

THEFT - Officers were called to Clyde St for a report of a theft, where the reporting parties stated electronics were stolen from an unsecured room. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, June 19

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Clyde St. The reporting party stated they discovered their wallet was missing when they received an alert to bank activity. It was discovered an individual had repeatedly attempted to withdraw money using the stolen cards. The perpetrator was summonsed to court. 

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an assault. The victim reported that they were walking along the sidewalk when another unidentified individual approached them and slapped the coffee from their hands. The perpetrator then ran away. 

THEFT - Officers were called to Webster St for a report, where the reporting party stated they returned to their room to discover property had been stolen. The perpetrator has been summonsed to court.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Independence Dr for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated they left their bike outside the front door and returned an hour later to discover it was missing. 

June 13, 2022

Monday, June 6

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Westbourne Tr. The reporting party stated they discovered material had been stolen from the site over the course of a few days. 

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Beech St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated two vehicles left unlocked in their driveway had been rummaged through and property had been stolen overnight. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had altered and then attempted to cash a check they had previously written. 

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Boylston St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they returned to their vehicle, which had been parked in a garage for a few hours during the day, and discovered the windows had been smashed and property stolen. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they continued to find fraudulent charges on their bank statements, as well as received repetitive calls and texts asking for personal information. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was gone. 

THEFT - Officers responded to Washington St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they left an appliance unattended in the lobby of their residence and returned later in the day to discover it was gone. 

Tuesday, June 7

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred at Waldstein Playground. The reporting party stated they were riding their bike down Dean Rd when a dog ran up to them and bit them on the leg. The owner has been issued a by-law citation.

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog attack that occurred on Alberta Rd. The reporting party stated they were walking their dog on Alberta Rd, when a loose dog ran up to them and bit their dog multiple times. The owner has been issued a by-law citation.

Wednesday, June 8
THEFT - Officers were called to Clearwater Rd for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway overnight and discovered later that the license plate had been removed. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were working with a construction company and received an email claiming that there was an issue with the payment and asking for a new wire transfer. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of identity fraud where the reporting party shared that they were notified by the IRS that they filed an unemployment claim. Since the party is still employed and did not file the claim, they contacted police and the unemployment hotline. 

THEFT - Officers responded to Dwight St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated someone had entered their room and taken property. 

THEFT - Officers took possession of a backpack that was found earlier in the area of Downes Field. When the owner came to collect it, they noticed that money was missing from their wallet. 

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Gardner Rd for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they locked their bike in a garage overnight and returned in the morning to discover it was gone. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a text message from an unknown number stating their amazon account had been hacked and they needed to make a Bitcoin deposit in order to rectify the account. 

Thursday, June 9
SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated a female individual placed bottles in a backpack then fled the store without paying. 

ASSAULT - Officers were called to the area of Clinton Rd for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they witnessed a driver pushing the passenger of their vehicle around. 

ANIMAL VIOLATION - Officers took a report of a past animal bite that occurred in the area of Babcock St. The reporting party stated they were walking with their dog in their arms when an off-leash dog jumped up and bit their animal on the side of their body. The owner was issued by-law citations.

Friday, June 10
THEFT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of theft. Reporting parties stated they left their belongings in the lobby and returned to find property missing. 

THEFT - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of theft. The reporting party stated they left their backpack in an unlocked office and returned to find it missing. The bag has since been located. 

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Washington St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated a male individual had placed bottles into a suitcase then left the store without paying. The perpetrator was apprehended and will be summonsed to court.

Saturday, June 11
FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check they had written was altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. 

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they secured their bike indoors then discovered it was missing a few days later. 

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Harvard St for a dispute about parking. Two individuals were arguing about a parking spot in a lot, and one of the individuals kicked the other's vehicle. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud, where the reporting party stated that someone had altered the information on a check and then proceeded to cash it without the consent or knowledge of the owner.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report, where the reporting party stated they secured their bike to the stairs outside their residence and returned a few days later to discover it was missing. 

Sunday, June 12
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Officers responded to the area of Beacon St for suspicious activity. The reporting party stated they witnessed a group of individuals climbing barricades and knocking some of them over.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of malicious damage to commercial property. The reporting party stated they discovered dog feces smeared across the front door and hand rails. 

ROBBERY - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an armed robbery. The reporting party stated a male individual entered the store and asked to be served. They later allowed another male individual, carrying a firearm, to gain entry. They then ransacked the business and fled the area. 

May 16, 2022

Monday, May 9

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they were advised that unemployment benefits had been collected using their name and social security number, without their prior knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Coolidge Corner for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that an individual had forced open the smoking receptacle but walked away when confronted by an employee. They returned later to rip the receptacle open again, threw it on the ground, and then stomped on it. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a phone call from someone claiming to work for Amazon. The individual made claims of identity theft and transferred them to another individual claiming to be with the DEA, who threatened to cancel their social security number. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of larceny and of an individual making threats. The reporting party stated they confronted an individual attempting to shoplift. The male individual made threats and hand gestures as if they had a weapon in their hands. Once they exited the store, they pulled out a knife, put it on display, then left the area on foot. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

Tuesday, May 10

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud by check. The reporting party stated they discovered checks they had written were altered and deposited without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 11

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred at Amory Park. The reporting party stated they were walking their dog off leash when they approached another pair playing ball with their dog. The other dog attacked the dog unprovoked, and the other owners separated the two animals. The owner was issued a by-law citation.

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred on Brookline Av. The reporting party stated their dog was running off-leash in the park when it attacked another dog. They have been issued a by-law citation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received notice from their bank that their account had been over-drafted, but they did not authorize any of the transactions. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent charges made to their credit card and that some of their checks had been altered and then deposited. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, May 12

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of a delivery, but when they went to retrieve the packages, they were gone. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated they stored items in an unlocked locker and returned an hour later to discover they were missing. They were later notified of fraudulent charges to their bank account. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 13

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter indicating they had filed for an unemployment claim and outlining their new account, despite never having done so. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they responded to a job posting and began corresponding with an individual who requested payments through Venmo. The matter is under investigation.

ROBBERY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a robbery. The reporting party stated a male individual placed a note on the counter demanding money, before fleeing the scene. The perpetrator has been arrested.

Saturday, May 14

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an attempted robbery. The reporting party stated they were walking down the street when a male individual approached them on a moped. He then demanded the victim's money and belongings, but they were able to leave without further interaction. The matter is under investigation.

MOPED THEFT - Officers were called to Summit Av for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they witnessed two individuals cutting the lock on their scooter, that was parked in the driveway. The matter is under investigation. 

Sunday, May 15

ASSAULT - Officers responded to the area of Mountfort St and Carlton St for a report of road rage. The reporting party stated an operator of the vehicle behind them was behaving erratically and aggressively. While both vehicles were stopped, the suspect banged on the windows with a knife and screamed profanities. No one was injured. The perpetrator was identified and summonsed to court.

May 30, 2022

Monday, May 23

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found new graffiti on public property. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Department.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Harris St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received notification of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Washburn Tr for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they had left their vehicle in a garage for a few days and returned to discover that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a fraudulent check transaction and later received a phone call asking for compensation for checks. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 25

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Clyde St for a report of an altercation between two individuals. The reporting party stated an individual had become irate after a conversation and proceeded to throw a soda at the victim and repeatedly strike them. The suspect will be summonsed to court for assault.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that they received an email from Norton Antivirus which claimed the product trial was over and to call the provided number for a refund. An individual claiming to be from Norton stated they made a mistake in typing out the refund and requested the reporting party pay the remaining balance. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers were called to the area of Brookline Av and Park St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they were driving a male individual to a new destination, when they decided to cancel the ride. The passenger became upset, threw food at the driver, and proceeded to strike them in the head before fleeing the vehicle. The matter is under investigation. 

Thursday, May 26

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Asheville Rd for a report of trespassing. Officers searched the site and found a male individual, who admitted to breaking into the location. The suspect was identified and placed under arrest for breaking and entering.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check attached to their account had been altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered that their information had been used to purchase a new phone line. The matter is under investigation.

TRESPASSING - Officers were called to Ivy St for a report of trespassing. The reporting party stated an individual was seen hopping a fence surrounding private property. He leaves without incident. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 27

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Worthington Rd for a report of an attempted burglary. The reporting party stated they witnessed a male individual walking up their neighbor's driveway, looking in windows, and attempting to open doors. The suspect was identified and placed under arrest for breaking and entering.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to St Marys St for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated they heard a truck make contact with a building and went out to confront the driver, who left the scene. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated a bank account had been opened under their name without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, May 28

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers noticed suspicious activity on Beacon St and discovered three individuals had recently graffitied public property.

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Egmont St. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual had taken some of their property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated an Eversource account had been opened using their information. The matter is under investigation.

ROBBERY - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a robbery. The reporting party stated two male individuals entered the store and began placing merchandise into bags. When an employee confronted them, one suspect struck him in the face then fled with his accomplice. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, May 29

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Station St for a report of malicious damage. A parking meter had been ripped out of the ground and deposited in the sidewalk. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Hylsop Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated that they discovered an individual had gained entry through an unlocked door overnight and stole items. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Russell St for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that at some point during the night, someone had done significant damage to the front steps of a residence. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Yarmouth Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they returned home to discover their residence had been broken into and property had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Hylsop Rd for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway for a few days and later discovered that it had been rummaged through. The matter is under investigation.

June 6, 2022

Monday, May 30

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Westbourne Tr for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found fresh graffiti on their garage door and that it would have to have occurred overnight. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of graffiti. The reporting party stated they found fresh graffiti on the building's wall and that it had to have occurred overnight. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

MV THEFT - Officers were called to Walnut St for a report of a theft of a motorcycle. The reporting party stated they had parked the motorcycle in their driveway overnight and discovered it missing in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated a male individual attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise in his bag. When an employee confronted him, he pushed past them and continued to exit the store. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Parkvale for a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated they went to retrieve property from a basement storage unit and discovered it had been rummaged through and that items were missing. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, May 31

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers responded to Winchester St for a report of a live bat inside of an apartment. The animal was captured and transported for testing.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Egmont St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, they found it ripped open and the contents missing. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers responded to Winthrop Rd for a report of a stolen license plate. The reporting party stated they discovered that the rear license plate had been ripped off the back of their vehicle, damaging the bumper. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Lanark Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their car unlocked in their driveway for a few days and discovered that it had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent charges on their debit card and that they have been continuously contacted by various companies. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated two individuals requested to test bicycles but took them when left unattended. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, June 1

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight in a parking lot and discovered that the door was slightly open and that the center console had been rummaged through. The matter is under investigation.

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers responded to Evans Rd for a report of a live bat inside of an apartment. The animal was captured and transported for testing.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to the area of Eliot St and Loveland Rd for a report of property damage. The post holding the street sign had been broke in half and thrown on the ground. The matter is closed.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of property damage. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in a parking lot and returned to discover someone had scratched a line along the outside of the vehicle, as well as smeared red sauce on the driver's side. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Boylston St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in a parking lot and later discovered the window had been smashed and property had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, June 2

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Princeton Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway unlocked and discovered an individual had entered it overnight and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Princeton Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway unlocked and discovered an individual had entered it overnight and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a phone call from a male individual pretending to be an agent from Customs and Border Patrol. He claimed there was a warrant out for the reporting party's arrest but that payment would clear up the issue. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they were involved in a traffic accident with another individual. When they pulled over to exchange information, the suspect knocked the victim to the ground then fled the area. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check they had written was altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they made an agreement with an individual online to purchase some items. The individual requested additional funds despite not providing the items. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers were called to South St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle parked in their driveway overnight and later discovered the rear license plate had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, June 3

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a customer disturbance. A male individual was creating a disturbance and pushed an employee. After asking him to leave, the suspect made threats but eventually left the premises without further incidence. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they agreed to sell a couch to an individual, who sent the funds through Zelle. The suspect claimed they sent too much and requested a partial reimbursement, ceasing all contact after the fact. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, June 4

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Freeman St for a report of damage to town property. The reporting party stated they found a dislodged fire hydrant lying in their yard. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of damage to private property. The reporting party stated they secured their bike to a sign and returned to find the front tire had been slashed. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Waverly St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Crafts Rd for a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party stated they witnessed a male individual going through their vehicle, which was left unlocked in the driveway. The perpetrator was later located and placed under arrest.

Sunday, June 5

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Middlesex Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated a male individual had stolen property from their vehicle, which was left unlocked in their driveway, and fled the premises. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Larz Anderson Park for a report of two individuals fighting. The reporting party stated they entered a verbal disagreement with another individual, who then struck them repeatedly. The matter is under investigation.

May 23, 2022

Monday, May 16

THEFT- Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they lost their wallet and later received notifications of charges made to their credit card. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter indicating that they had filed an unemployment claim, despite never having done so. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, May 17

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had registered for a credit card under their name. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers were called to Newton St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their car in a parking lot overnight and discovered the next morning that the license plate had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Kent St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they received notification of a delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, they discovered it had been opened and the contents removed. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they sent another individual crypto currency points but believed the account was compromised and the funds stolen. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 18

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Harvard St. The reporting party stated they had parked their vehicle in their driveway and discovered a few days later that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they left their phone behind in a store and returned to find it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Greenough St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated that they left their vehicle in their driveway for a few days and later discovered that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, May 19

BURGLARY - Officers took a report of a breaking and entering that occurred on Gerry Rd. The reporting party stated they arrived at the site and discovered that someone had gained entry overnight and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they sent a deposit for an apartment that they had found online but later discovered that the listing was fraudulent. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to High St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received an email about the delivery, but when they went to retrieve the package, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of an attempted theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered the next day that someone had attempted to saw off the catalytic converter. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they made an agreement to purchase an item online and sent the payment, but the individual failed to provide the goods and blocked further communication. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 20

ROBBERY - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a robbery. The victim stated a male individual had forced their way into their residence, struck them, and began rummaging through their belongings. The victim was able to get away and make contact with the police. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of a past shoplifting. The reporting party stated they witnessed an individual enter the store, place items inside their jacket pockets, then flee the area without paying. The matter is under investigation.

THEFT - Officers responded to High St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle on the street and returned the next day to discover that the license plate had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Stetson St for a report of vandalism. The reporting party stated they discovered offensive graffiti on the sidewalk and on a tree. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

Saturday, May 21

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Gerry Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they arrived at the site and discovered that someone had gained entry overnight, caused damage, and stolen property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were alerted to a new bank account opened under their name, as well as new credit lines associated with the account. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual had placed merchandise into his backpack. The suspect admitted to intending to take the items without paying and was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

May 9, 2022

Monday, May 2

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check they had previously written had been intercepted and deposited by someone other than the intended recipient. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to the area of Independence Dr and Gerry Rd for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked while parked on the street and returned to discover an item had been removed from inside. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Thornton Rd for a report of damage to property. The reporting party stated that an individual staying at their apartment had done significant damage to multiple rooms and property and that the man was currently making threats. The suspect was summonsed to court.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they had secured their bike to a rack in front of their building a few months ago, but they recently discovered that it was no longer there. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 4

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers responded to Naples Rd for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated that they heard a noise outside during the night and saw individuals gathered around a vehicle. The party later discovered that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a burglary. Officers responded and found evidence that an individual had forced entry through the front door. Property appeared to be missing. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of shoplifting. An individual attempted to take merchandise from the store without paying. The perpetrator was summonsed to court.

LARCENY - Officers were called to York Tr for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in their driveway overnight and discovered later in the afternoon that the rear license plate had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, May 5

BY LAWS VIOLATION - Officers responded to St Paul St for a report of a noise complaint. A party was making excessive noise and playing loud music after hours, and the individual responsible was issued a fine.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Coolidge St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated that they parked their vehicle on the street overnight and discovered the next day that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, May 6

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers took a report of malicious damage to property that occurred in the area of Parkman St. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle parked in the street and returned a few hours later to find keyed scratches on the driver's side.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Boylston St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they discovered the license plate had been removed from their vehicle while it was parked in a parking lot overnight. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers took a report of an individual brandishing a firearm on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they cut off another vehicle while executing a U-turn, and the driver of the other vehicle pulled directly in front of them, exited the vehicle, then banged on the window with an object that appeared to be a firearm. The victim fled the scene unharmed. The perpetrator has been placed under arrest.

Sunday, May 8

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a bike theft that occurred on Harvard St. The reporting party stated they secured their bike to a bike rack and returned a few hours later to discover it and the lock was missing. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a bike theft that occurred in the area of Boylston St and Clark Rd. The reporting party stated they secured their bike on the sidewalk and returned the next day to discover it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

May 2, 2022

Monday, April 25

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they they discovered numerous fraudulent purchases on their credit card that spanned several days. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers took a report of malicious damage that occurred on Washington St. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in their assigned parking spot in the evening and discovered that the driver's side mirror had been smashed at some point during the night. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, April 26

ANIMAL BITE - Officers responded to Downes Field for a report of a dog bite. The reporting party stated they were working at the field when a small dog lunged at and bit them. A follow up will be conducted with Animal Control.

Wednesday, April 27

FRAUD - Officers were called to Stearns Road for a report of identity theft. The reporting party stated they received a notification that their social security number had been used to issue a fraudulent license. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual refused to pay for items they had scanned and then proceeded to leave with the merchandise. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a fraudulent check was posted to their account and deposited out of state. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent activity on their bank account in the form of multiple unauthorized transactions. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual deposited a fraudulent check at an ATM then returned later to withdraw the same amount. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual deposited a fraudulent check at an ATM then returned later to withdraw the same amount. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Freeman St for a report of a package theft. A male individual was seen taking a package from the mailroom. They have been placed under arrest for larceny.

Thursday, April 28

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they learned that someone had filed for unemployment using their personal information. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Tappan St for a report of an attempted bicycle theft. The reporting party stated a male individual had approached the bike rack and through a lock in an attempt to steal one of the bikes stored there. The reporting party confronted him, and the individual fled the area. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest for attempted larceny and malicious damage.

Friday, April 29

MOPED THEFT - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated a male individual had taken their motorized scooter without their permission. The suspect will be summonsed to court for larceny.

Saturday, April 30

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated that they were driving two individuals through a ride share, when one of the passengers tried to change the drop-off location without paying the additional fare. When the driver told them to exit their vehicle, the male passenger struck him in the head multiple times. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a call from the bank about suspected fraudulent activity on their account. They discovered that a check they had previously written had been altered and then cashed without their consent. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of a theft. The reporting party stated that they noticed the front and back license plates were missing from their vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, May 1

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Ashville Rd for a report of a male trespassing on the property. The reporting party stated the individual cut through the zip ties securing the gate and attempted to take a box from the site, but they fled the area when the alarms were activated. The matter is under investigation.

April 25, 2022

Tuesday, April 19

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers were called to Longwood Av for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unattended in an open-air parking lot for a few months and discovered that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Vernon St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter from the Department of Revenue informing them about their unemployment compensation, which they had not applied for. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Pearl St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a Facebook message from a friend claiming they had won a prize and to contact a third party. The third party demanded payment for shipping in the form of gift cards. The matter is under investigation. 

Wednesday, April 20

FRAUD - Officers responded to Clinton Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had altered then cashed a check they had written. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, April 21

FRAUD - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered checks that appeared to be fraudulent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter from the Department of Commerce regarding an unemployment assistance claim, which they did not apply for. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, April 22

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers took a report for a theft that occurred on Longwood Av. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in a parking lot for a month and discovered that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Buckminster Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had altered then cashed a check they had written. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated they were attacked unprovoked by another individual. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual took merchandise from a display then proceeded to leave without paying for them. The individual will be summonsed to court for shoplifting.

Saturday, April 23

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Longwood Av for a report of breaking and entering. The reporting party stated an individual had broken into their apartment by way of the window. The suspect has been placed under arrest for breaking and entering.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Perry St. The reporting party stated they stored belongings in a shared basement unit for a few months and recently discovered that they were now missing. The matter is under investigation.

MV THEFT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a motor vehicle theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle running in a parking lot, and when they returned approximately five minutes later, it was gone. The vehicle has since been recovered. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, April 23

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual left the store with merchandise without paying. The suspect will be summonsed to court for shoplifting.

April 18, 2022

Monday, April 11

FRAUD - Officers responded to Alton Pl for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received an alter for a loan, which had been taken out in their name and not repaid. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of theft. The reporting party stated they discovered that an individual had taken money from their property. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, April 12

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Clinton Rd for a report of malicious damage to an automobile. The reporting party stated that someone smashed the rear window of their vehicle overnight while it was parked on the street. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Tappan St for a report of malicious damage to an automobile. The reporting party stated that someone smashed the rear window of their vehicle overnight. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Tappan St for a report of malicious damage to an automobile. The reporting party stated that someone had smashed the front windshield of their vehicle overnight. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of malicious damage to an automobile. The reporting party stated that someone smattered the window of their vehicle overnight while it was parked on the street. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered checks they had written were altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Short St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they left two bikes in the shared basement of an apartment building and discovered that one had been stolen and the tire of the second had also been removed. The matter is under investigation.

MOPED THEFT - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of a theft of a moped. The reporting party stated they parked their scooter unsecured outside and returned later that night to discover it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, April 13

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers responded to Chestnut St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in a parking lot over night and discovered the next morning that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual had been fraudulently using a credit card. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, April 14

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Babcock St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated an individual struck another unprovoked. The matter has been resolved.

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a past dog bite that occurred on Brookline Av. The reporting party stated their dog was playing off-leash with another dog, which then lashed out and attacked the party's. The owner has been issued a citation.

MV THEFT - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of a motor vehicle theft. An individual failed to return the vehicle by the date agreed upon. The matter is under investigation.

MV THEFT - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of a motor vehicle theft. An individual failed to return the vehicle by the date agreed upon, but it has since been recovered. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received notification that the package was delivered to the foyer, but when they went to collect it, it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, April 15

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Babcock St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated an individual struck another in the face during a discussion. The suspect will be summonsed to court for assault and battery.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of damage to private property. The reporting party stated they discovered a male individual smashed the camera while walking past. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Henry St for a report of damage to private property. The reporting party stated they parked their car in the driveway and discovered that the windshield had been smashed sometime in the late evening. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, April 16

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Lancaster Tr for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their car unlocked overnight and discovered that it had been rummaged through, although nothing appeared to be missing. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Brook St for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated that they heard someone enter their apartment and walk around during the night. They left without confrontation and nothing appeared to be taken. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, April 17

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to York Tr for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their car unlocked for a few days and discovered that, at some point, someone had rummaged through it and removed personal property. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Boylston St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated an individual was smoking in a prohibited area, and when they confronted them, the suspect became agitated and struck them in the face. The suspect then fled the area. The matter is under investigation.

April 11, 2022

Monday, April 4

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred on Heath St. The victim reported coming across two loose dogs, which led them back to their house. One of the dogs then bit the victim multiple times. The owner has been issued a citation and summonsed to court for violations of town by-laws.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Tappan St for a report of a dispute between two parties. An individual reportedly pushed another in the chest while trying to enter a room, having also pushed open the door. The individual responsible will be summonsed to court for assault and battery.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Princeton Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a package from the bank containing information for a new account, which had been created without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a call from someone claiming to the CEO of the company they work for. The suspect requested they purchase several gift cards and send the account numbers to an unknown cell. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated they saw an unknown woman leaving their office and later realized that property was missing from the premises. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Hedge Rd for a report of larceny. The reporting party stated they noticed money and property was going missing from their residence. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, April 5

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Thayer St. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in their driveway and discovered that the catalytic converter had been stolen overnight.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Officers responded to Fuller St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated they discovered a hole in their window that had not been there the night before. The matter is under investigation.

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Griggs Park for a report of graffiti. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Waverly St. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in their driveway and discovered that the catalytic converter had been stolen overnight. The matter is under investigation.

AUTO PARTS THEFT - Officers took a report of an attempted theft that occurred on Thayer St. The reporting party stated they noticed their vehicle making a loud noise and discovered someone had done damage to the engine while trying to steal the catalytic converter. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, April 6

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to the area of Centre St and Williams St for a report of a larceny from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle on the street and returned to find property missing. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Clark Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter from the Department of Unemployment regarding their unemployment benefits, which had been filed for without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a call from two individuals claiming to be law enforcement officers, who claimed there had been a crime and needed personal information, as well as money, to investigate it. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. Two individuals requested to look at a piece of merchandise and then left the store without paying for it. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated that as they were taking an inventory of the bikes, they noticed one was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, April 7

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were informed that they owed taxes for unemployment benefits that they had not applied for. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered checks they had written were altered and then cashed without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of an individual creating a disturbance. A male individual was throwing trash into the street and yelling at pedestrians. The matter has been resolved.

FRAUD - Officers took as report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were notified that someone had opened three separate accounts in their name. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, April 8

LARCENY - Officers responded to Egmont St for a report of larceny. The reporting party stated they discovered an individual had rummaged through their house and removed property. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Webster St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were contacted by a male individual claiming to be from a hotel company. He stated that in order to cancel a reservation the reporting party needed to purchase gift cards and provide the information. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, April 9

LARCENY - Officers responded to Webster St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered property was missing from their room after they returned home for the day. The matter is under investigation.

FOUND PROPERTY - A good Samaritan turned in a wallet, which will be kept at the station for safe keeping.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Beacon St. The reporting party stated they left their bag unattended and returned to discover it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, April 10

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Fernwood Rd for a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated they returned home to find that the house had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

April 4, 2022

Monday, March 28

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Officers responded to Carlton St for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that over the course of the weekend multiple packages that were delivered had been opened but that nothing had been taken. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to St Paul St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their car unlocked overnight and discovered in the morning that it had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers took a report of malicious damage that occurred on Homer St. The reporting party stated they left their car parked on the street and returned to find several scratch marks keyed into the hood. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they were notified by the bank that an individual had attempted to cash a fraudulent check. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Griggs Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were in the process of renting an apartment online but discovered the listing was fraudulent when the manager 

Tuesday, March 29

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Cottage St for a report of a past breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they returned to their residence to find the front door slightly ajar and the lock damaged. Nothing appeared to be missing. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, March 30

LARCENY - Officers responded to Elliot St for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered in the morning that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Babcock St for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered in the morning that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter from the Department of Revenue regarding a new account opened in their name, without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

BY-LAW VIOLATION - Officers were called to the area of Harvard St and School St for an animal violation. An individual was walking their dog without a muzzle, after it had been deemed a requirement by the town due to past aggressive behavior. The owner was issued a citation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered in the morning that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Longwood Av for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered in the morning that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, March 31

LARCENY - Officers were called to Abbottsford Rd for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle overnight in a parking lot and discovered in the morning that the catalytic converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Monmouth St for a report of theft by false pretense. The reporting party stated they were contacted by an individual claiming to be a Customs and Borders Protection Officer. They spoofed multiple official numbers and demanded the victim transfer money to a new account. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received an email that appeared to be from McAfee, stating that, in order to renew the subscription, they needed to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Newton St for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated an item had been taken from their residence. The matter is under investigation.

ATTEMPTED CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of suspicious activity. An individual was reportedly searching parked vehicles with the intent to commit a crime, and upon arrival, officers identified the party and placed them under arrest.

Friday, April 1

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Walnut St for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered the next morning that it had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Cameron St for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered the next morning that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Cameron St for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered the next morning that the vehicle had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers responded to Winthrop Rd for a report of damage to a vehicle. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had keyed the hood of their vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, April 2

BY-LAW VIOLATION - Officers were called to Egmont St for a noise complaint. The reporting party stated there was loud music playing late at night. The party responsible was issued a citation for a violation of town by-laws.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Thatcher St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received an email from the bank stating someone had attempted to apply for a credit card using their personal information. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Walnut St for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered that it had been rummaged through and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, April 3

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Green St for a report of a car break. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked during the evening and later discovered that property had been stolen. The matter is under investigation.

March 28, 2022

Monday, March 21

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of vandalism. The reporting party stated an individual had drawn random shapes on the wall in the early morning. The matter has been resolved. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated someone had successfully changed their RMV access codes without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a fax requesting a deposit into a retirement fund on someone's behalf, but the individual never made the request. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, March 22

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Officers responded to Beech Rd for a report of trespassing. The reporting party stated they woke up to a notification of an individual walking through their property and around the residence. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check they had written was altered and then cashed without their prior knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they hired an individual to do work on their house and made a down payment. The individual failed to do the work and has refused to respond to attempts to make contact. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they hired an individual to do work on their house and made a down payment. The individual failed to do the work and has refused to respond to attempts to make contact. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Auburn St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they discovered jewelry was missing from their residence. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to Brook St for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they found an individual had entered their apartment and later discovered property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, March 23

LARCENY - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their car in the lot near their building and discovered the catalytic converter had been removed overnight. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers took a report of a burglary that occurred on Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated they returned to find doors and lockers open, as well as property missing. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, March 24

LARCENY - Officers responded to the area of Beaconsfield Rd and Tappan St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their car in the alley at the rear of their residence and discovered the catalytic converter had been removed overnight. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were notified that a check had been cashed against their account that were flagged as fraudulent. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to South St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they discovered their license plate had been removed overnight. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Boylston St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they witnessed a woman break into their vehicle and remove items. The individual has been placed under arrest for breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle.

LARCENY - Officers were called to South St for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated their catalytic converter had been removed from their motor vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of a theft that occurred on Park St. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in the parking lot and discovered the catalytic converter had been removed overnight. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Longwood Av for a report of a theft. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle in its designated spot and discovered the catalytic converter had been removed overnight. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, March 25

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Marion St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but when they went to collect the package, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of two individuals fighting. The reporting party stated that a man had struck the other in the head unprovoked. The party responsible will be summonsed to court for assault and battery.

Saturday, March 26

ASSAULT - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of an aggressive individual. The reporting party stated the man had grown upset due to being unable to complete a transaction. They approached an employee aggressively and did damage to property within the store. The individual will be summonsed to court for assault and damage of property.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to John St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had broken into their vehicle and removed property overnight. The matter is under investigation.'

ASSAULT - Officers took a report of an assault that occurred on Tappan St. Four high school students were walking on Tappan St at night, when a sedan drove past them and fired rounds of BB guns at them. The vehicle then drove away at a high rate of speed, without further incident. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they were notified about a possible fraudulent purchase and realized that their vehicle had been broken into. and property had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, March 27

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated the package had been delivered, but when they went to pick it up, the box had been ripped open and the contents removed. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Brook St for a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated they discovered the basement door open and the locking mechanism on the ground, and another person reported property had been removed from the storage unit in the basement. The matter is under investigation.

March 21, 2022

Monday, March 14

MV THEFT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a motor vehicle theft. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked, with the keys inside, and returned a few minutes later to discover their vehicle was gone. The vehicle has since been recovered. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, March 16

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Woodland Rd for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party stated they discovered someone had entered the premises and done damage to the house. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, March 17

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received notification of the delivery, but the package was gone by the time they went to collect it. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers were called to the area of Beacon St and Washington St for a report of road rage with a firearm shown. There was a dispute between two individuals about a traffic incident, in which one claimed the other cut them off, and one individual stated they had a gun. The individual responsible for the statement will be summonsed to court. 

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Egmont St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they found items in their vehicle strewn about the sears and the floor. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a past larceny. The reporting party stated an individual walked past the register and stole money from the tip jar before fleeing the store. The matter is under investigation.

COUNTERFEIT - Officers took a past report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were selling an item online and were contacted by an interested party. The individual paid in cash, which turned out to be fraudulent bills. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, March 18

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated an individual became angry after they were unable to exchange a gift card for cash and, after attempting to take someone else's order, threw a hot cup of coffee at the victim. The suspect then left the area. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Clyde St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered fraudulent withdrawals from their bank accounts without their knowledge or consent. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, March 19

ASSAULT - Officers took a report of a past assault that occurred in Fisher Hill Park. There was a physical altercation between two high school students, during which one struck the other unprovoked. The matter is currently under investigation.

CHECK FRAUD - Officers took a report of check fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered checks had been cashed and processed in different amounts than what they wrote. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of theft. The reporting party stated they discovered checks and a bank card had been taken from their wallet and fraudulent charges had been made. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, March 20

MV THEFT - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a motor vehicle theft. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle on the street, with the keys inside, and returned to find it was missing. The vehicle has since been recovered.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Bowker St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they parked their vehicle on the street, unlocked, and returned to discover that the driver's side was open and that property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

March 14, 2022

Monday, March 7

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of graffiti on public property. The reporting party stated they returned to the area in the morning and discovered three new pieces of graffiti. The matter has been referred to the Community Service Division.

BY-LAW VIOLATION - Officers were called to the area of Heath St and Yarmouth St for a report of two loose dogs. The dogs returned home without incident, and the owner was issued a citation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they found numerous fraudulent charges to their bank card. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, March 8

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Rawson Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered someone had broken in and removed property. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of malicious damage to property. The reporting party stated that an individual had thrown an object at the glass door at some point during the night, but they had not gained entry. The matter is under investigation.

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to Lawton St for a report of individuals actively spray painting. The reporting party stated they witnessed a group of individuals painting public property. Officers identified three individuals, who will be summonsed to court for defacing and damaging public property.

Wednesday, March 9

ANIMAL BITE - Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred on Middlesex Rd. The reporting party stated the victim leaned in close to the dog's face and was bit. The matter will be handled by the Brookline Health Department.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Fuller St for a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they found that damage had been done to the windshield and the vehicle's body. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, March 10

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Colbourne Cres for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they left the bike in the garage and discovered it missing a few days later. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers took a report of a theft of a license plate. The reporting party stated they realized the front license plate had gone missing from their vehicle after parking it in the driveway. The matter is under investigation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers were called to Greenough St for a report of malicious damage to public property. The matter has been dealt with by the Community Service Division.

Friday, March 11

FRAUD - Officers responded to Dale St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a pop-up notification informing them that their Amazon account had been hacked and supplying an IT number. The individual on the phone asked for gift cards and personal information in exchange for 'fixing' the problem. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, March 12

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Cypress St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they had secured their bike to a rack outside their residence but returned to discover it missing after a few days. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Carlton St for a report of a past package theft. The reporting party stated they received notification of the delivery, but the package was missing when they went to collect it the next day. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, March 13

FRAUD - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received a fraudulent fax requesting services. The matter is under investigation.

March 7, 2022

Monday, February 28

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Vernon St for a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they left their vehicle in the assigned parking spot and later discovered that it had been rummaged through and property was missing. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a bike theft that occurred on School St. The reporting party stated they secured the bike in an open garage but discovered the lock had been cut and another bike left in its place. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, March 1

FRAUD - Officers were called to Boylston St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they discovered a check had never made it to the intended individual but had been cashed. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Commonwealth Av for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual placed items in a personal bag and left the store without paying. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers took a report for past shoplifting that occurred on Commonwealth Av. The reporting party stated an individual placed several items in a personal bag and then left without paying. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, March 2

GRAFFITI - Officers were contacted by an individual about graffiti that had been carved into public property. The matter is referred to the Community Service Division.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they were notified by the bank regarding a possible fraudulent check and discovered a check they had written had been altered and an individual was attempting to cash it. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Sewall Av for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received a package, but when they went to collect it, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, March 3

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were approached by an individual who had found a ring in the area of Babcock St and Harvard St. The item was taken to the station for safe keeping.

Friday, March 4

MALICIOUS DAMAGE - Officers took a report of malicious damage done to a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they have found dog excrement on their vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of a fight between a group of individuals. Reportedly, an individual entered the store and grew agitated when interacting with staff. They threw around merchandise and shoved an employee, and another employee escalated the altercation. Both parties will be summonsed to court assault and battery.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated three individuals entered the store and requested to see two items. They acted as if to buy the items but ran from the store when the employee was otherwise occupied. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, March 5

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Winchester St for a report of a suspicious individual. The reporting party stated they saw someone attempting to open multiple vehicles along the street. Officers identified and placed the individual under arrest for breaking and entering of motor vehicles. The stolen property was returned to the proper owners.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Park St for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received an email that claimed their computer had been hacked and provided a number for 'tech support'. They called the number and were told to purchase gift cards and to provide the numbers over the phone. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, March 6

SHOPLIFTING - Officers took a report of a past shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual entered the store, cut away the anti-theft device, then fled the store with the merchandise. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated they witnessed an individual leave the store without paying for the merchandise. The matter is under investigation.