Friday, June 21st

4:10PM: Officers responded to Marion Street for a report of a past bike larceny. The reporting party parked her bicycle on Friday, June 7^th, in a parking garage. She used a U-lock to lock her 2012 black “Specialized” Roubaix bicycle. When she returned on June 21^st at 4:30PM, both the bicycle and the U-lock were missing. This case is being investigated. 

4:20PM: Police were dispatched to an apartment building on Auburn Court for a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a residence. The reporting party explained that the family left the home at approximately 9AM. When they returned at 3:30PM, they found the home to be in disarray. The doors were secured when they left the home this morning. Jewelry and several electronic appliances were taken from the home during the break in. Police are investigating this case. 

Thursday, June 20th

12:58AM: A citizen came to the Police Station to report an animal bite. The reporting party was sitting on a bench outside the Brookline Public Library when he felt a sharp pain in his right foot’s middle toe. He turned his flashlight on and noticed he was bleeding from a puncture wound. He stood up and attempted to locate the animal that possibly bit him but he could not find it. The officer on duty recommended that the man go to the hospital for his injuries. The reporting party was treated by EMS but refused transport to the hospital.

3:42PM: Police responded to a business on Commonwealth for a report of past shoplifting. The Loss Prevention Employee explained that a man has been shoplifting recently. Surveillance cameras show a heavy set white male with a dark beard and mustache entering the store on June 18^th. The footage shows the suspect placing a small item into a brown paper bag before exiting the store without paying. The item stolen is a gold Samsung Galaxy men’s Smart Watch valued at $200. Police are investigating.

9:10PM: Officers were dispatched to Commonwealth for a report of shoplifting. The Loss Prevention employee was reviewing surveillance tapes when he noticed a man enter the store at 10:01AM and leave at 10:02AM. Footage from the cameras show the man steal two charcoal colored Ionic Smart Watches. Surveillance shows the suspect leave in a gray or silver sedan. This case is under investigation.

Tuesday, June 18th

1:03PM: A woman contacted Brookline Animal Control Unit to report a bat in her home. The reporting party explained that while in her bedroom on Monday, June 17^th at 9:30PM she noticed a bat fly above her head. The woman stated that she chased and contained the bat in her bathroom. Police secured the animal and it was transported to the State Lab. Results show that the bat tested negative for rabies.

3:05PM: Police responded to a residence on Pleasant Street for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that he received a confirmation email on Monday, June 17^th, at 6:39PM that his package had been delivered. One of his roommates entered the building at 7:30PM and saw the package ripped open and the contents removed. The vestibule of the building is unsecured. The reporting party recalled that he had another package taken sometime within the last month but did not call police to report the incident. This case is under investigation. 

8:27PM: Officers were dispatched to an apartment building on Pleasant Street for a larceny report. The reporting party explained that he was moving into his girlfriend’s apartment when some of his belongings were stolen. He propped a door open using a backpack and several boxes and left to park his car. When the reporting party returned, his backpack was missing. It contained two computers and other electronics. This case is under investigation. 

Monday, June 17th

7:26AM: Officers responded to Williams Street and Winchester Street for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that someone spray painted his backhoe between 2PM Sunday, June 16^th, and 6AM Monday, June 17^th. Because of the graphic language and proximity to children, the reporting party had scraped most of the paint off before police arrived. Photos were taken. Police are investigating.

5:52PM: Police were dispatched to a home on Netherlands Road for a report of found property. The reporting party located several ripped up envelopes behind his front hedge. Upon closer look, he noticed the mail contained personal information. Police took possession of the mail and have attempted to make contact with the involved parties but have been unsuccessful. This case is under investigation.

Sunday, June 16th

10:16AM: Police were dispatched to a residence on Linden Place for a past breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that on June 15^th, at approximately 8:30PM she parked her car in her driveway. When she returned to her vehicle at approximately 9AM on Sunday, June 16th, she noticed her license and credit card strewn about. In addition, cash and change were missing from the vehicle. The vehicle was locked and there was no apparent break. Police are investigating. 

Saturday, June 15th

9:12AM: A citizen came to the Police Station to report a past bike larceny. The reporting party stated that sometime between 5PM on Thursday, June 13^th, and 9AM Friday, June 14^th, his son’s bike was stolen. The item is described as a royal blue Men’s Mt. Shasta 21-speed brand bicycle. The bike was locked with a cable to a meter outside their home on Beacon Street. This case is being investigated.

6:56PM: Officers were dispatched to a residence on Winchester Street of a report of graffiti. The building superintendent noticed white graffiti on a wall this morning. The reporting party showed officers the defaced wall. A resident of the building recalled no graffiti at 7PM last night but it was present when he arrived this morning at 10AM. Police are investigating.

7:31PM: Police responded to a business on Washington Street for a report of shoplifting. The manager of the store stated that she witnessed a man place several packages of razorblades in his pants. The suspect then left the store towards Harvard Street. Police recognized the subject from surveillance footage and summonsed him for shoplifting.

8:15PM: Officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Avenue for a report of theft. The reporting party stated that he left his wallet in a secured locker at 6:45PM. When he returned at 8:15PM, his red wire lock was gone and $40 was missing from his wallet. Surveillance footage shows a white male entered the locker room at 7:40PM. This unidentified male was wearing a grey collared shirt with black stripes, light-colored khaki pants, black sneakers, and carrying a messenger bag. This case is under investigation. 

Friday, June 14th

10:45AM: Police responded to a business on Boylston Street for a graffiti complaint. The reporting party showed officers surveillance footage from Monday, June 10^th, of three teenagers. They entered the property at 12:53AM, walked to the back of the property and used white and red spray paint to draw images on the wall. The graffiti in red is a “smiley face with arms” while the graffiti in white says “Vegan” and “V”. This case is under investigation.

2:12PM: Officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon Street for a report of past shoplifting. The manager noticed multiple items missing from a shelf that was stocked the night before. Upon reviewing surveillance footage, he observed a man take items off the shelf and stuff them into a black bag. The subject then left the business towards Beacon Street without paying for the items. The man is described as either Hispanic or Middle Eastern, wearing a “Jamin’ 94.5” black t shirt, black zip-up sweatshirt, grey shorts, and pink sneakers. Police are investigating.

3:53PM: Police responded to a business on Harvard Street for a shoplifting in progress. The reporting party observed a man placing shampoo bottles into a reusable grocery bag then leaving the store. Officers in the area located a subject that matched the description. Police conducted a “Show Up ID” and the reporting party confirmed the identity of the shoplifter. The subject was arrested. All stolen items were recovered and returned to the store. 

Thursday, June 13th

8:01PM: Police were dispatched to a residential building on Walnut Street for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated that when he returned from work on June 13^th at 8PM, he observed several storage unit doors to be open. These doors are normally locked and secured. In addition, the reporting party noticed his bicycle was missing. The bike is described as a charcoal Trek Mountain Bike with 27 gears. The previous day, June 12^th, a neighbor noticed her apartment keys were missing. It is possible the same suspect is involved in both crimes.

11:36PM: Officers responded to Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a bike larceny. The reporting party last saw his bike at 6PM when he left it unsecured in an alley behind his work. When he returned at 9PM, the bike was gone. The item is described as a black Trek brand electric bike with red accents. Police are investigating this case. 

Wednesday, June 12th

8:31AM: An officer was dispatched to the corner of Essex Street and Worthington Road for a report of two found wallets. A security guard for the New England Hebrew Academy was approached by a parent who located the two wallets in bushes near the school. Both wallets were empty with no information to identify the owners. The wallets have been placed into storage for safe keeping.

9:44AM: Police responded to Longwood Avenue for a report of past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party parked his vehicle in the Babcock Street parking lot at 3:20PM on Tuesday, June 11^th. When he returned to the vehicle at 4PM, he noticed his black LL Bean backpack was missing. The doors were left unsecured. This case is under investigation.  

1:10PM: Officers were dispatched to a residence on University Road for a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. On Tuesday night, June 11^th, someone broke into the reporting party’s car and stolen $5 in change and a pocket knife. The reporting party believes the incident may have occurred at 3:10AM when he was woken up by car alarms. He checked outside but did not see anyone in the area. The vehicle doors were unlocked overnight. Police are investigating.

2:06PM: Police responded to Webster Street for found property. The reporting party stated that at 5PM on Tuesday, June 11^th, he noticed two backpacks in the bushes near a parking lot. This morning, June 12^th, he saw the backpacks again and decided to call police. It is possible the backpacks were left on June 10^th. No identifiable information was located inside the backpacks. The bags were placed into an evidence locker for safekeeping. 

3:43PM: Officers were dispatched to Auburn Street for a residential breaking and entering and larceny report. The reporting party stated that she left her apartment at 9PM on June 11^th and returned at 3PM on June 12^th. Upon arrival, she observed both her front door and back door to be open. The reporting party was positive she secured both doors before leaving the apartment. A large wooden chest was also missing from the property. This case is under investigation. 

5:42PM: A citizen approached an officer near Allerton Road for a report of stolen property. The man stated that a 10 foot cooper downspout was stolen from his home overnight. The reporting party last saw the pipe at 7PM on Tuesday, June 11^th. He returned home at 6:30AM on June 12^th and noticed the pipe was missing. This case is under investigation. 

6:51PM: Police were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Avenue for a report of shoplifting. Officers were met by store employees that witnessed a man place several items in a green tote bag. The suspect was observed on surveillance cameras stealing items and then fleeing towards Kenmore Square. The man is described an African American Male, age 40-50, short gray hair, wearing a black baseball cap, white t-shirt, black puffy vest, and dark colored pants. 

8:26PM: Officers responded to a business on Harvard Street for shoplifting. The reporting party showed police surveillance footage of an unknown female. The woman grabbed numerous articles of clothing, concealing them in two purses and a suit case, before exiting the store. The female is described as an African American woman with short black hair, dressed in a white shirt with a black sweater, and sunglasses. The suspect stole almost $1,700 worth of clothing items. 

Tuesday, June 11th

6:57PM: Police were dispatched to an apartment on Gibbs Street for a report of package theft. The reporting party located the package in the vestibule of her apartment at 6:30PM. She moved her package and a neighbor’s package into the locked vestibule of the building. The reporting party returned approximately 15 minutes later but her package was no longer there. The reporting party confirmed with her neighbor that he did not accidentally take it. This case is under investigation.

Monday, June 10th

1:26PM: Police were dispatched to a residence on Centre Street for a report of a bicycle theft. The reporting party stated that he rode his bike over to Centre Street to help a friend with yard work. At 11:20AM, he locked his bicycle to a parking meter outside the home. When he returned at 1:25PM, the bike and cable lock were missing. The item is described as a Trek model with orange, blue, and black accents. This case is being investigated.

Sunday, June 9th

1:45PM: Officers were dispatched to a business on Beacon Street for a shoplifting in progress. An employee observed a man enter the bathroom with a full carriage and walk out with an empty one. Several employees have noticed this man shoplifting in the past weeks. The man was summonsed for shoplifting and all stolen items were returned to the store. 

6:51PM: Police responded to a home on Lancaster Terrace for a report of bicycle larceny. The reporting party stated that on Friday, June 7^th, at 3PM, he locked his bike to a street sign on Beacon Street and Fairbanks Street. When the reporting party returned on Sunday, June 9^th, at 6:30PM, he could not locate his bike or the lock.  The bicycle is described as a blue Fix-E bike that was locked using a blue “rope like” combination lock. The bike was most likely taken between 3PM on June 7^th and 6:30PM on June 9^th. Police are investigating.

Saturday, June 8th

3:15PM: Police were dispatched to Beacon Street for a report of lost property. The reporting party stated that he last saw his wallet at around 1PM when he paid for lunch at a local restaurant. When he arrived at his hotel, he noticed his wallet was missing. The restaurant could not locate the wallet. This case is under investigation.

Friday, June 7th

11:49AM: Police were dispatched to a residential building on Beacon Street for a report of a package theft. The reporting party was expecting an Amazon package to be delivered on Friday, June 7^th. However, she received an email notification that her package had been delivered on Thursday, June 6^th. At 10:45AM on Friday, June 7th, the reporting party searched the vestibule and located her package. It, along with another resident's package, had been torn open and the contents were removed. This case is under investigation.  

11:11PM: Officers responded to Saint Paul Street for a report of malicious damage. A man found his motorcycle knocked over and damaged in the rear of his residence. The reporting party parked his 2007 Yamaha S6 Motorcycle on Thursday, June 6^th, at 6PM. When he returned at 7AM on Friday, June 7^th, the motorcycle was laying on its right side. The damage included a broken off and cracked windscreen, cracked break reservoir, broken foot peg, and broken right mirror. Police are investigating this case.

Thursday, June 6th

1:08PM: An officer was informed by a Brookline Park Ranger that a dog bite had occurred on June 4th. The reporting party stated that at 10:30AM she was on running on Cypress Street when she approached Rice Street. There was a small black dog with long black hair, possibly a Scottish terrier breed, at the intersection. The reporting party claimed that her running approach towards the dog may have scared the dog, and caused the dog to jump up and bite her. The reporting party discovered she was injured when she arrived home. To ensure her safety a human exposure form was sent to the Brookline Heath Department. 

3:35PM: Officers were dispatched to Harvard Street for a found mobile phone. The item was found at the bottom of the Pierce School stairs. The phone was locked with a pass code and had no emergency contact information. The item is described as a white Google brand Smartphone in a 2-piece Otterbox case. The item was place into evidence for safe keeping. 

3:38PM: Police responded to Brook Street for a report of a stolen bike. The reporting party claimed that he locked his bicycle to the bike rack outside Brookline High School on June 6^th at 2:50PM. When he returned at 3:30PM, his bike was missing. Officers in the area noticed a teen riding a bicycle that matched the description. The male admitted to stealing the bike in order to get home. The bicycle was returned to the owner. The male was summonsed to court for larceny. 

6:49PM: Officers were dispatched to Linden Street for a stolen package. On June 5^th, a package was supposed to be delivered at 4PM. The package contained a pair of unknown sneakers valued at $50. The reporting party stated that the package was opened and the contents taken. Police are investigating.  

11:10PM: Police responded to Monmouth Court for a report of found property. The reporting party found a pair of glasses on the Carlton Path. The glasses have been submitted to evidence for safe keeping.

Wednesday, June 5th

8:52AM: Police were dispatched to a residential building on Beacon Street for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that an unidentified male entered the vestibule at 5AM this morning. The suspect was captured on a surveillance camera removing items from the hallway including mail, packages, and a gardening tool. Police are investigating. 

9:11AM: Officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Avenue for a report of shoplifting. Police viewed the security footage and observed two male subjects, both approximately 40 years old, enter the store at 8:58AM. They first targeted body lotion and then razor blades before heading for the exit at 9:05AM. One of the suspects exited towards Commonwealth Avenue. While the other suspect headed towards the Dummer Street area. Police searched the area with negative results. 

11:27AM: Officers were dispatched to Harvard Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a moped. The reporting party stated that she was attempting to cross Harvard Street while carrying her infant child. She stepped onto the street and into the bike lane when the front end of the moped stuck her causing her to fall to the ground. The reporting party informed officers that she absorbed the impact of the street to protect her child from injury. The reporting party complained of pain to her entire left side; she and her child were transported to the hospital as a precaution.

1:31PM: On June 5^th, 2019, an Officer was dispatched to Brook Street for a traffic crash report. Upon arrival the officers spoke with the reporting party, who stated at approximately 1:15PM while was traveling southbound on Harvard Street using a Lime-s Sharing Electric Scooter in the bike lane, he was hit by a car turning right. He stated that while riding to Beacon Street a gray small SUV slowed down, and then took a right onto the alleyway between Coolidge Corner Opticians and Simmons Shoes; hitting his left leg. The reporting party said that he fumbled on the scooter, but did not fall to the ground. He observed the vehicle traveling to the Centre Street lot via the alleyway. The reporting party, with the assistance of an unidentified driver, followed the vehicle to the Centre Street Lot. He then confronted the driver who asked "are you alright? I am sorry". The reporting party then left the parking lot and continued home. The officer asked the reporting party if he was injured; he stated that his back was sore but did not want to go to the hospital. Police are investigating.  

7:30PM: Police were dispatched to Harrison Street for a package theft. The reporting party explained that she had ordered a silk handmade jacket to be delivered today by USPS. At 4:30PM she left the house and did not see any packages. Upon return, at 6:30PM, she noticed a package out front. The package had been opened and nothing was inside. This case is under investigation.

8:54PM: Officers responded to the area of Chilton Street and Churchill Street for a report of found property. A passerby located a white and red-colored bag. Inside the bag was an iPad and pastries. The bag is secured in an evidence locker for safekeeping. 

9:45PM: Police were dispatched to the Centre Street West parking lot for report of a stolen moped. The reporting party last saw her parked moped locked and chained to the bicycle rack on June 4^th at 7:15AM. On June 5^th she noticed the moped missing at 9:38PM. The reporting party is still in possession of the chain lock and ignition key. The item is described as a gray 2018 Chicago Scooter Company, model Go, with gas motor, and a bent right side mirror. This case is being investigated.

Tuesday, June 4th

8:27PM: Police were dispatched to University Road for a report of theft. The reporting party stated that he posted an ad on Craigslist on June 3^rd selling his MacBook Pro and other electronics. An unknown man responded to the ad at 1:11PM on June 3^rd. On June 5^th, at 5:14PM the man randomly texted the reporting party “I’m outside the house wondering if anybody was there so I can grab some stuff”. The reporting party replied “no” and returned to the home at around 5:45PM. Upon arrival, they noticed the laptop and scanner missing from the living room. This case is being investigated.

9:20PM: Officers responded to Harvard Street for a report of found property. Police spoke to a woman who located a black Fitbit at a bus stop near Coolidge Corner. The pedometer has no identifiable markings or labels. Police recovered the item and placed it into storage for safe keeping.

Sunday, June 2nd

2:53PM: Officers responded to a Marijuana dispensary for a report of a person being disorderly. An employee of the dispensary stated that a man threatened him.  The reporting party asked the suspect to move his unlawfully parked car. The man responded by threatening the employee and causing a scene. Officers approached the suspect and he began to yell obscenities and threats at the police officers. The suspect was causing significant disruptions to surrounding civilians and staff. The suspect was advised that if he continued to use obscene language and threatening behavior he would be placed under arrest. The man refused and again threatened to harm the officers. The man fled and was arrested for threats to commit a crime and disorderly conduct. 

Saturday, June 1st

1:13PM: Police were dispatched to Beacon Street for a disagreement between the veterinary’s office and a client. The female client refused to leave the office. She claimed that the office would not return her cat. Upon investigation, officers determined that the cat did not belong to the client and had been recently reported stolen. After begin advised, the woman refused to leave the premises and was told she would be arrested for trespassing. The woman replied “fine, arrest me.” As officers were handcuffing her, she began to scream and attempt to flee. The female was uncooperative and, at one point, kicked an officer in the shin. She was arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest.

Friday, May 31st

7:50AM: Officers were dispatched to Greenough Street for a graffiti complaint. At 7AM the Assistant Headmaster noticed graffiti on the rear of the school by Welland Road. The graffiti is in blue spray paint and says “Stay Groovy Class O’ 2019!” Custodial staff were on campus until 11:30PM on May 30^th  and did not noticed any suspicious activity. This case is under investigation. 

1:36PM: A citizen came to the police station to report malicious damage to her vehicle. The reporting party stated that she parked her car on Kent Street between the hours of 3PM and 5PM on Thursday, May 30^th. Upon return, she noticed the driver’s side mirror had been smashed with a hammer or similar object. Today, May 31^st, at 11AM she parked her car in the same spot. When she returned at 3PM, the mirror had been ripped off her vehicle and left in the road.  Police are investigating.

4:19PM: Police were dispatched to Sewall Avenue for a report of a fight in progress. The reporting party stated that he heard a young man yelling at a female in the parking lot. The reporting party verbally confronted the man and the two began to argue. The suspect shoved the reporting party and then turned around to retrieve something from his vehicle. The suspect quickly turned around and attacked the older gentleman again. The suspect shoved the man to the ground and then began to punch and kick the man. A woman ran over from Beacon Street and pulled the suspect off the victim. The male and female fled the scene by getting in a vehicle traveling eastbound on Beacon Street. With assistance from a neighboring police department the suspects were stopped on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. A “Show Up Identification” was conducted. Witnesses identified the suspects and the man was arrested. He was charged with Assault and Battery on an Elderly Person, Intimidating a Witness and other charges.