Good Work by Off Duty Officer

Nice arrest yesterday of a subject stealing packages from residences in Brookline and Brighton. Scheduled to be arraigned today in Brookline District Court  Summary of events, at approximately 4:16PM. on Thursday May 30th, an off-duty Brookline police officer made note of a suspicious male in the 1500 block of Beacon St. The officer monitored this individual inside the inner vestibule of a multi-story apartment building and observed him placing what appeared to be a previously delivered parcel into a GRUBHUB-labeled insulated delivery shoulder bag. The officer contacted Brookline Police Dispatch, advised them of his observations, and units responded to the building to assist in the investigation The officer inquired of the suspect who claimed he was making a delivery to an upper floor in the building. This male quickly traversed the stairs inside the building and returned with the insulted GRUBHUB shoulder delivery bag now empty. During the threshold inquiry the subject claimed to be employed by GRUBHUB and DOORDASH. Investigation revealed there was no actual delivery, and this individual had not delivered for either GRUBHUB or DOORDASH in weeks. The investigation further indicated no resident of the multi-story building had requested food delivery from either company today, and that the subject had used a screwdriver to manipulate the interior vestibule locking mechanism to gain entry into the building. A further investigation found that a 2012 white Dodge Caravan was registered to him. A search of the area found the van parked on Fairbanks St. Numerous Amazon packages were within plain view inside the van. This van was towed and secured pending application for a search warrant. Suspect is 38 years old from Lawrence, Mass. Subject to be arraigned today in Brookline District Court, charged with breaking and entering during the daytime, several counts of larceny, possession of burglarious tools, larceny in a building, and multiple counts of receiving stolen property based on the stolen packages located inside the van after the execution of the search warrant.

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Wednesday, May 29th

7:36AM: Police were dispatched to Beacon Street for a past larceny of a package. The reporting party noticed several open and rummaged through packages in the vestibule at 7:20AM this morning. The packages were undisturbed the previous night, May 28^th, at 9PM. The packages were submitted as evidence for processing. This case is under investigation.

6:05PM: A citizen came to the Police Station to report a bike larceny. The bicycle was left locked to a fence on Cypress Street on May 24^th. The reporting party noticed the bicycle missing on May 27^th. A coworker last saw the bicycle on May 25^th. Both the bicycle and the lock are missing. Police are investigating.

Tuesday, May 28th

3:25PM: Police responded to Davis Avenue for a report of possible exposure to rabies. The reporting party stated that a wild bat had been hiding in her home since Friday, May 24^th. The bat was captured and sent to the State Lab for testing. Everyone in the home has their rabies vaccination completed.

8:23PM: Officers were dispatched to Worthington Road for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party told police that he left home at 7:30AM this morning. When he returned at 8:10AM his bike was missing from the driveway, however, a gray Schwinn bicycle was left in its place. The stolen bike is described as a black and blue Masi-Alare bicycle. Police collected the Schwinn bicycle for evidence. 

Monday, May 27th

8:17AM: Police were dispatched to Brookline Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. Multiple units canvassed the area for a 30 year old Hispanic male who threated someone with a knife. The reporting party was walking through the Emerald Necklace when a man approached him from behind. The suspect demanded “give me your wallet or I’ll stab you.” The subject fled with the wallet towards Aspinwall Avenue and Brookline Avenue. Officers searched the area for a man wearing black pants, multicolored shoes, and a black leather hat. The suspect was not located.  

1:59PM: Officers responded to Dean Playground for a past larceny. The reporting party stated that her son left his backpack at the park at 4:30PM on May 24^th, 2019. The reporting party returned on May 27^th at 2:43PM to search the park. She located her son’s books on a picnic table; they appeared to be left overnight. The reporting party could not find the backpack or the laptop that was inside. This case is under investigation.

4:47PM: Police were dispatched to Harvard Avenue for a report of bike theft. The reporting party locked her bike to the porch at 3:30PM. At 4:40PM she noticed the bicycle was missing. The item is described as a black City Bike that can be folded up and carried. Police are investigating. 

Saturday, May 25th

12:24PM: Police were dispatched to Harvard Street for shoplifting. Officers were met by the Loss Prevention Specialist who had stopped a male from shoplifting. The merchandise was returned and the suspect was summonsed for shoplifting.

Friday, May 24th

4:47PM: Police were dispatched to a business on Beacon Street for a report of larceny. The reporting party stated that her wallet was stolen from a local grocery store. She had her wallet in her open purse while shopping. After looking at produce, the reporting party noticed her wallet was missing. She attempted to retrace her steps but could not locate the item. This case is under investigation.

6:48PM: Officers responded to Harris Street for a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, police spoke to the care giver of a group home. She stated that every day she leaves her purse on the sofa in the living room area. Today she left the item at 3PM and when she returned at 6:30PM it could not be located. Police are investigating.

Thursday, May 23rd

1:59PM: Officers were dispatched to Cypress Street for a larceny report. Upon arrival, police spoke to the reporting party who noticed several power tools missing from his garage. The reporting party believes the man responsible is working as a contractor in the area and riding a motorcycle. Officers located the motorcycle in question and found it to be reported stolen. The suspect was located and arrested for receiving stolen property.

Wednesday, May 22nd

2:22PM: Police were dispatched to Harvard Street for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party told officers that a man was caught stuffing shirts into his backpack. The man returned the clothing items and was summonsed for shoplifting. 

3:29PM: Officers responded to Naples Road for a reported theft of a bicycle. The reporting party noticed the bicycle missing at 7:50AM on Monday, May 20^th. The bike was last seen locked to the front porch at 5PM on Sunday, May 19^th. The item is described as a 2014 gray Diamondback Adult Trace hybrid bicycle. Police are investigating. 

Tuesday, May 21st

10:56AM: Officers responded to Heath Street for a report of found property. The reporting party located a bicycle in her front yard against the bushes at 8AM this morning. The bike is a Red Specialized Ruby Expert Road bike with white handlebars and a white seat. There is a Landry’s Bicycle’s sticker on the bike. Police are attempting to identify the owner of the found bike. 

2:05PM:  Multiple units were dispatched to Harvard Street for a shoplifting in progress. The reporting party stated that she noticed a male steal an unknown brand electric scooter from an aisle. The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, wearing a white zip-up jacket, light blue jeans, a white hat, and a backpack. Police searched the area but could not locate the subject.

4:08PM: Police were dispatched to Beacon Street for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that she last saw her wallet at 2PM when she used it at a Scrub a Dub. She left her vehicle unlocked with her purse in the passenger seat while she spoke to an employee. The reporting party believes this is when her wallet was stolen. This case is under investigation.

8:18PM: Officers responded to Glendale Road for breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, police spoke to the reporting party that stated his car had been entered sometime between 12AM and 8AM on Tuesday, May 21^st. The vehicle was left unlocked overnight. The reporting party was on his way to work when he noticed some of his belongings on the ground outside of the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle further and noticed a cup full of change was missing. This case is being investigated. 

8:24PM: Several units were dispatched to Boylston Street for a report of attempted shoplifting. The manager of a business told police he had seen a man enter the store who had shoplifted in the past. The manager observed the man conceal several items and attempt to flee. The manager confronted the man and the merchandise was returned. Police located a man matching the description of the suspect and arrested him for shoplifting. 

Monday, May 20th

9:10AM: Police were dispatched to Orchard Road for a theft report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to all the residents of a home that had been ransacked recently. The roommates noticed important documents and $300 missing from one of the bedrooms. Officers are investigating this case.

3:34PM: An Officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Avenue for a report of larceny. The reporting party stated that he left his wallet in a secured locker at 2:30PM. When he returned at 3:30PM, the lock was broken off the locker and $90 was missing from his wallet. This case is under investigation.  

9:06PM: Police responded to an unarmed robbery on Harvard Street. Units in the area were searching for a man who had reached over the counter and took money directly out of the cash register. The cashier attempted to block the man, but he said “don’t do that” and continued to steal an unknown amount of cash before fleeing. The subject is described as a 40 year old black male, wearing gray pants, a black zip-up, and a black baseball cap.

Sunday, May 19th

7:57PM: Officers were dispatched to Harvard Street for a report of an unarmed robbery. Two females were walking near Coolidge Corner when a man grabbed one of the women’s’ purses. The male suspect was accompanied by a female. An anonymous Good Samaritan stopped the male and demanded the return of the purse. The suspect let loose of the purse and fled. The female accompanying the male suspect was positively identified by the victim through a “Show Up”. The male was not located. Police are investigating this crime. 

Saturday, May 18th

8:34PM: Officers were dispatched to Greenough Street for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party told police when she arrived home at 6PM she noticed a bicycle (not belonging to them) hidden in some bushes in her backyard. She asked her husband and he did not observe the bicycle when he left home this morning at 10AM. The bicycle is a black men’s Giant Iguana brand, multi speed bike. The item has been placed into an evidence locker for safe keeping.

10:19PM: Police responded to Goodnough Road for a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that his car was rummaged through while parked overnight on Friday, May 17^th to Saturday morning, May 18^th. He noticed his personal papers were strewn all over the interior but nothing of value was taken. The vehicle was left unlocked. Officers are investigating this case.

10:44PM: A woman came to the police station to report a dog bite. The reporting party was walking to the Brookline Library (Putterham branch) when a dog came running out of a home on West Roxbury Parkway. The dog growled and attacked the girl, ripping her shorts. When the reporting party tried to push the animal away, it bit her on the right hand. The dog is registered with the town and fully updated on their rabies shot.

Friday, May 17th

6:34AM: Police were dispatched to Wolcott Road for a report of breaking and entering with larceny of a motor vehicle. The reporting party last saw her vehicle fully intact on Thursday, May 16^th at 8:30PM. Her husband left the home at 6AM this morning and noticed the passenger side door to be slightly ajar. Upon inspection of the car, they noticed the center console and glove box had been targeted. The reporting party believes the suspect rummaged through her car between 10:30PM, Thursday night, and 6:00AM, Friday morning. This case is under investigation.

8:55AM: Officers were dispatched to Pleasant Street for a package larceny. A woman was supposed to receive a package at 1:18PM on Friday, May 10^th. The reporting party went to the lobby to check for the package at 2PM and again at 6PM. The item stolen was one IPhone XR. This case is being investigating.

10:57AM: Police responded to a breaking and entering and larceny of motor vehicle on Walnut Hill Road. The reporting party parked her car in her driveway at approximately 12PM on Thursday, May 16^th. This morning, at 10:45AM she noticed her center console was open. The reporting party recalled leaving her wallet in the center console. She believes she left her car doors unlocked. Officers are investigating this case.

12:07AM: Police were following up on a series of overnight car breaks near Shaw Road. Police received information from a home owner that he caught a group of suspects on camera trying to break into his car. He also observed the group go next door to his neighbor’s house and observed the suspects enter his neighbor’s car and steal a tan full length women’s coat. Police are investigating.

Thursday, May 16th

9:34AM: A police officer was at Lincoln School when he was approached by a citizen that had found property. The reporting party was cleaning her desk when she found a men’s gold wedding ring that had been turned into her about a year ago. Upon closer look, police noticed the name “Julie” and the date “4/9/18” engraved on the inside band. The item has been placed in an evidence locker for safe keeping.  

2:08PM: A man contacted Brookline Police’s Animal Control unit to report a dog bite. The reporting party was walking his dog off leash at Amory Park at 10:30AM on May, 16^th. The reporting party noticed a large Great Dane that was heading towards his direction. The Great Dane approached the reporting party’s dog and began to bark, snarl, and bite. Once the reporting party separated the animals, he confirmed his dog had no injuries. This is the second time the Great Dane has acted aggressively towards another dog in Amory Park. Both dogs are registered with the town and up to date on their vaccinations. The owner of the Great Dane was given a citation and the animal is suspended from off leash privileges for 30 days.

8:57PM: Officers received a report that a package had been stolen on Parkway Road. The reporting party ordered two pairs of shoes. They were to be delivered on Friday, May 10^th at 12PM. He never received them and has been working with UPS to locate the package. It should be noted that the reporting party has just moved out of Brookline. Police are investigating this case.

Wednesday, May 15th

3:00PM: Officers were dispatched to Saint Paul Street for a report of a past package theft. The reporting party stated that he was expecting a Rocket Book Notebook from EBay to arrive at his apartment. The reporting party received an email from USPS saying his package was delivered at 3:21PM on Monday, May 13^th. When he went to check the vestibule at 5PM, he could not locate the package. This case is under investigation.

Tuesday, May 14th

2:00PM: Police were dispatched to Boylston Street for a loud dispute. Upon arrival, officers noticed several scratch marks on the male’s face. He reported that he was walking by a vehicle with his dog when he became involved in a verbal altercation with the female driver. The driver then ran out of the vehicle and struck the man in the face. The female will be summonsed to court for assault and battery.

4:25PM: A citizen came to the police station to report an incident of road rage on Beacon Street and Marion Street. The reporting party told police that at 8AM this morning, he was walking across Marion Street and Park Street when a vehicle did not stop for him. The pedestrian hit the vehicle with his umbrella as it went by. The driver then stopped in the middle of the intersection, got out of the vehicle, and threatened the pedestrian. The driver was charged with threatening to commit a crime. The pedestrian was charged for malicious damage of a vehicle.

4:29PM: Officers were approached by a citizen on Pleasant Street who stated her purse had been stolen. The reporting party was at the Coolidge Corner Library from approximately 3PM to 4PM. She noticed her purse was missing from the children’s room at 4PM. While using the “Find my IPhone” app officers located the purse in a trash can in the bathroom. The reporting party is still missing her white and brown L’arcobaleno wallet. This case is under investigation.

4:46PM: Police were dispatched to a business on Harvard Street for shoplifting and trespassing. Several employees noticed a woman enter the store who had previously been given a “No Trespass” order. The female quickly left the store without approaching a register. Officers located a woman matching the description and found multiple stolen items in her possession. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting and trespassing.

5:30PM: Officers responded to Harvard Street for a report of a past package theft. The reporting party stated that she received a notification from Amazon that her package had been delivered today at 1:38PM. She returned home at 4:38PM but could not locate the package. The missing parcel was left in a vestibule behind a locked door. Police are investigating.

6:30PM: An Officer was on Dean Road when a vehicle passed by him without a registration sticker. A query of the vehicle came back as stolen. The car ran several stop signs before stopping for officers. The man was placed under arrest. He was charged with receiving a stolen vehicle and carrying a dangerous weapon.

10:14PM: Several units were dispatched to the area of Brookline Village for a report of a person threatened with a firearm. The reporting party told police he had just purchased marijuana from a Marijuana dispensary and was walking home. He heard a man in a squeaky bicycle approach him and ask for a cigarette. The reporting party said he did not have one and crossed the street. He then saw the same man again and worried he was being followed. While walking up Davis Avenue he heard the squeaky wheel again. When the reporting party turned around, the suspect appeared to be holding a small pistol and said “give me the weed or I will shoot you.” Officers in the area located the man responsible. He was arrested for attempting armed robbery and resisting arrest.

Monday, May 13th

1:01PM: Police were dispatched to a residence on High Street for malicious damage. The reporting party arrived home on Sunday, May 12^th, at 10:45PM. She discovered what appeared to be urine on the living room floor near her television. The reporting party also noticed water had been poured on both her televisions. The front door was left unsecured. Police are investigating.

3:18PM: Officers responded to Sumner Road for a larceny of a bicycle. The reporting party last saw his mountain bike in his garage at 9:30PM on Sunday, May 12th. At 11:30AM today, he noticed the bicycle had been stolen. The garage had been left opened overnight. The bike is described as yellow or orange with a Range Rover racing sticker on it. This case is under investigation.

Sunday, May 12th

2:48AM: Police were dispatched to a Bakery on Harvard Street for a report of an armed robbery. The reporting party told police he arrived at work at 1:40AM. He heard a noise and was confronted by a man armed with a knife. The man demanded the victim to “get back” and then the suspect escaped. He stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers. The subject was described as a white male wearing all black with a black ski mask. Police are investigating this case.

8:07AM: An anonymous person came to the Police Station to turn in a found tan purse and set of keys. The person said they found the purse in Brookline Village. No one has inquired about the items. The purse is now being secured in an evidence locker.

4:51PM: Officers responded to a report of stolen bicycles on Saint Paul Street. The reporting party stated that at noon today he noticed his two bicycles missing from the garage. He last saw both bicycles on Saturday, May 11^th, at 7PM. The reporting party shares the garage with two other tenants and is unsure whether the door was left open or not. One bike is a Cannondale brand mountain bike and the other is a Specialized brand road bike. This case is under investigation.

6:07PM: Police were called to Lowell Road for a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the reporting party who stated he last saw his bicycle mid-morning Saturday, May 11^th. He noticed today that his silver Fuji brand 12 speed road bike was missing. The reporting party left his bicycle unsecured against the left side of his house. Police are investigating.

Saturday, May 11th

12:06AM: Police were dispatched to Green Street for a report of larceny. The two reporting parties told officers they observed a man steal a bottle of alcohol. When they attempted to speak with the man, he fled. They called police and officers were able to locate an individual matching the description of the suspect. Officers conducted a Show-Up ID and the reporting parties determined this man was the suspect who stole alcohol from their business. The man was summonsed for larceny.

11:48AM: Officers responded to a report of larceny on Commonwealth Avenue. Police spoke to an employee of the gym. He stated that a suspicious woman entered the business at approximately 9AM to use the restroom. The female left approximately an hour later. At 11:45AM, a woman noticed her bag had been stolen from the locker room. The suspect is described as a white female, 5’4, thin build, septum nose ring, and an undercut with a bun. Police are investigating.

12:24AM: There was a report of a stolen scooter on Francis Street. The reporting party told police she locked her Scooter to the bicycle rack at Pierce School on Thursday, May 9th. She accidentally left it overnight and noticed that at 8AM on Friday, May 10th, the Scooter was missing. The lock was still attached to the bike rack. Police are investigating.

8:45PM: Police were dispatched to Beacon Street for a report of a stolen scooter. The vehicle has been locked to a meter since January. The reporting party last saw the scooter today, May 11th, at 11AM. This evening at around 8:30PM, she noticed it was missing. The vehicle is described as a 2013 Lance Cali Classic Scooter. This case is being investigated.

9:03PM: A female reported the larceny of her wallet from a Hotel on Webster Street. The reporting party stated that she checked into the hotel at 3PM today. She left the room from 3:20PM to 4:20PM. At 4:50PM, she noticed her wallet was missing. Police are investigating.

Friday, May 10th

2:06PM: A student approached an officer at Brookline High School to report a bicycle theft.  The reporting party stated that he parked his bike in the bike rack near the main entrance of school at approximately 8:20AM on Thursday, May 9^th. When he returned at 2:50PM, the bike was gone. The bike is described as a black Raleigh Cadet Hybrid 1. The bicycle was left unsecured in the bike rack during the day. This case is under investigation.

4:13PM: Police were dispatched to Bartlett Crescent for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party showed officers a two inch slash mark in his tire. He stated he parked his car on Thursday, May 9^th at approximately 5PM. When he went to drive to work this morning at 5:30AM, he noticed one his tires was flat. Further inspection of the area showed that other vehicle’s tires were damaged as well. Police are investigating this incident.

8:25PM: Officers were dispatched to Brookline Music School for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, police spoke to the reporting party that stated his headphones had been stolen. He left his wireless headphones charging in the building’s basement recording studio. He reports leaving the basement unattended for 5 minutes at 3:15PM. When he returned, his headphones were missing. The item is described as solid gray Apple Inc. Beats by Dre. Police are investigating.