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The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com

Friday, November 21, 2008

November 20th 2008 Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 8:33PM (11/20) – Boylston St/ Reservoir Rd

An officer on patrol stopped a driver for traveling at excessive speed. Further investigation revealed that the driver’s license had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle after suspension and speeding.

  • Occurred at 10:38AM (11/20) – 1297 Beacon St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred at 1:42AM (11/21) – Heath St/ Boylston St

An officer on patrol pulled over a driver after observing the vehicle swerve in between travel lanes. After stopping the driver further investigation revealed that the driver was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 1:30PM (11/12) and 3:52PM (11/20) – Hammond St/ Boylston St

Victim reported that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his passenger side window had been smashed. He noticed that his Garmin GPS unit valued at $150 was taken from under his driver’s seat. The charger and window mount were also removed from the vehicle.

Attempted Breaking and Entering/ Larceny

  • Occurred at 3:01AM (11/21) – 65 Thatcher St (Rear)

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his front passenger side window had been shattered. He noticed that his glove compartment and center console had been disturbed. Nothing appeared to be missing.

Attempted Robbery

  • Occurred at 2:16AM (11/21) – 74 Egmont St

Victim reported that she was walking home when an unknown suspect approached her and attempted to take her purse. After failing to take the purse the suspect fled the scene. The victim was unable to get a description of the suspect.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 11:30PM (11/19) – 43 Harrison

Police officers retrieve an abandoned bicycle left at the rear of 43 Harrison St. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

November 19th 2008 Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 10:22PM (11/19) – 43 Harrison St

Police on patrol stopped two juvenile individuals who matched the description of two male suspects who had just mugged a male party. After being identified by a witness the suspects were placed under arrest. The suspects were charged with armed robbery while masked and possession of an air rifle.

Attempted Larceny

  • Occurred at 10:30AM (11/19) – 235 Harvard St

Victim reported that she was at her place of employment when she heard someone enter. After checking the front office she observed a male subject putting her laptop into his backpack. After retrieving her laptop the suspect fled. The suspect is described as a middle-aged, light skinned Hispanic male, 5’9”, bald head, clean shaven, wearing a blue/ gray quilted sweatshirt with khaki pants.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 8:00AM (9/16) and 4:00PM (9/16) – 34 Station St

Victim reported that four of her UPS packages were delivered and left in the main lobby of her residence. When she went to retrieve the packages she observed that they were missing. The packages contained electronic computer and office equipment totaling $4574.97.

  • Occurred at 5:30PM (11/19) – 525 Harvard St

Police were dispatched to a report of a shoplifter being detained at a TJ Maxx. Upon arrival police met with a store official who stated that the suspect had entered the store and stuck a pair of black gloves into his coat pocket. Suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 8:45AM (11/19) and 7:00PM (11/19) – 310 Tappan St

Victims reported that upon returning home they observed that their large jar filled with coins was empty and found that an Ann Kline diamond watch and a large gold antique ring were missing from their apartment. There were no signs of forced entry.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

November 18th 2008 Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 8:00PM (11/18) – 525 Harvard St

Police officers were dispatched to a report of a shoplifter being held at a T.J Max. Upon arrival police met with store officials who reported that the suspect had shoplifted two Vidal Sassoon haircutting kits. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had an active warrant and was placed under arrest for the warrant and was charged with larceny under $250.

  • Occurred at 8:00PM (11/18) – Carlton St/ Monmouth St

An officer on patrol stopped a suspicious person after watching the suspect look into several car windows. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was in possession of an illegal substance and was placed under arrest for possession of a Class E substance.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 11:30PM (11/17) and 6:00PM (11/18) – 432 Washington St

Victim reported that sometime overnight someone had broken a small pane of glass on her front door. It appeared that a small rock had been thrown at the window causing the damage.

  • Occurred between 2:40PM (11/18) and 3:00PM (11/18) – 407 Harvard St

Victim reported that he had parked his vehicle at a meter in front of a store at the above address. Upon returning to his vehicle he observed that someone had keyed it causing damage to the entire left side of the vehicle.

Breaking and Entering

  • Occurred between 3:00PM (11/18) and 5:30 (11/18) – 1090 Beacon St

Victim reported that upon returning to her parked vehicle she observed that her front passenger side window had been smashed. She noticed that her Garmin Street Pilot C330 GPS unit, charger, and CD’s were missing.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 9:30AM (11/18) and 6:00PM (11/18) – 81 Greenough St

Victims reported that upon returning home they observed that the third floor window of their fire escape had been smashed. They noticed that their Mac G4 IBook laptop valued at $2000, IPod, Sony digital camera valued at $250, and three assorted rings were taken from their home. They also observed that their IMac computer valued at $1500 had been damaged.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

November 17th Police Reports

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 1:40PM (11/17) and 2:25PM (11/17) – 25 Lenox St

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that her front passenger window had been pried open. She noticed that her Magellan GPS Unit and charger valued at $200 were missing from the vehicle.

  • Occurred between 10:00AM (11/17) and 12:00PM (11/17) – 105 Colchester St

Victim reported that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his driver’s side window had been smashed. He noticed that his Tom Tom GPS unit valued at $250 which was located on the front windshield was missing.

Monday, November 17, 2008

November 14th – 16th 2008 Police Reports

Sexual Assault

  • Occurred between 10:00AM (10/28) and 6:00AM (10/29) – 515 Heath St

Police were dispatched to a report of a sexual assault. Upon arrival police met with the 15 year old juvenile victim who stated that she agreed to meet in person with a male suspect after meeting online through “Craigslist”. After meeting with the male suspect, she was sexually assaulted. The male suspect was placed under arrest.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 5:30PM (11/16) and 9:45PM (11/16) – 646 Brookline Ave

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his passenger side window had been broken. He noticed that his vehicle had been rummaged through and a bag containing three pairs of pants, three pairs of black socks, and a small black t - shirt were missing.

  • Occurred between 9:00PM (11/15) and 11:00AM (11/16) – 18 Browne St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his rear passenger side window had been smashed. He noticed that his daughter’s purple wallet and his driver’s license were missing.

  • Occurred between 4:46PM (11/14) and 6:00PM (11/14) – 39 Marshall St

Victim reported that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his driver’s side window had been smashed. He found that his Magellan GPS unit valued at $150 which was on the windshield was missing.

Larceny

  • Occurred at 5:09PM (11/16) – 400 Washington St

Police on patrol were dispatched to a report of shoplifters being held at a CVS. Upon arrival police met with the store owner who stated that the suspects had tried to return a un -purchased item for cash. The suspects will be summoned to court for shoplifting.

  • Occurred between 2:00PM (11/05) and 10:00PM (11/05) – 211 St Paul St

Victim reported that someone had stolen two packages from the front foyer to his residence. The packages contained several P90X beach body and chin up bar workout DVD’s valued at approximately $250.

  • Occurred between 8:00PM (11/14) and 8:12PM (11/14) – 155 Harvard St

Police on patrol were dispatched to a Stop and Shop for a report of a larceny of a purse. Upon arrival police met with the victim who reported that as she was retrieving some items from the bottom shelf in an aisle, someone reached into her cart and took her purse. The purse contained a Samsung cell phone, some personal cards and $10 in cash.

  • Occurred between 2:16PM (11/14) and 2:30PM (11/14) – 1322 Beacon St

Police were dispatched to a report of a larceny at a CVS. Upon arrival police met with the store manager who stated that a female had entered the store and placed several items into a bag. After the manger confronted the suspect she dumped the items out of her bag and fled the store on a bicycle. The suspect is described as a black female with blonde hair, wearing a black hat, a white hooded sweatshirt, and tan pants.

  • Occurred at 10:30AM (11/14) – 66 Tappan St

Victim reported that upon returning to retrieve her backpack from the girl’s locker room at Brookline High School she observed that it had been moved into another dressing room. She noticed that her T- Mobile Sidekick slide phone and about $11 in cash were missing from her book bag.


  • Occurred between 10:00AM (11/14) and 3:00PM (11/14) – 295 Reservoir Rd

Victims reported that upon returning home they observed that several rooms had been rummaged through. They noticed that an Apple Mac Book Pro, two I-Pods, an I-Pod speaker set, three silver necklaces and a Samsung digital camera had been taken. Entry was gained through the front door that had been left unlocked.

Attempted Larceny

  • Occurred between 5:00PM (11/13) and 7:00AM (11/14) – Crafts Rd/ Reservoir Rd

Victim reported that upon returning to his place of employment he observed that someone had ripped the handle off his locked tool box. No entry was gained into the tool box.

Burglary

  • Occurred at 12:40PM (11/14) – 50 Holland Rd

Police were dispatched to a residential alarm. Upon arrival a search of the home revealed that the middle pane of the basement window had been broken. After searching the home it appeared that nothing was missing.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 8:00PM (11/14) and 8:00AM (11/15) – 1799 Beacon St

Reporting party stated that the rear stairwell door to his apartment building had been damaged. He observed that the bolt lock had been forcibly removed from the door.

Arrest

  • Occurred between 8:00PM (10/16) and 8:40PM (11/12) - 905 Hammond St

Victim reported that that her boyfriend’s friend had taken two checks off her bedroom dresser and cashed them under his name. The suspect was arrested and charged with larceny by check, larceny from a building and forgery.

  • Occurred at 9:12AM (11/14) – Beacon St/ Borland St

Police on patrol stopped an individual after he was seen suspiciously peering into parked vehicles. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had several warrants. He was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants.

Arson

  • Occurred between 2:53AM (11/14) and 3:20AM (11/14) – 129 Fisher Ave

Police were dispatched to a report of a triggered fire alarm at a dormitory at Newbury College. Upon arrival police met with fire officials who stated that a student had purposely burnt a flyer on the second floor causing the alarm to go off. He was charged with one count of arson for lighting a fire in an occupied dormitory and malicious damage of property.

Friday, November 14, 2008

November 13th Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred between 7:50PM (11/13) and 8:40PM (11/13) – 1244 Boylston St

Police on patrol were dispatched to a report of trespassing. Upon arrival police found a male suspect asleep on the floor of the building’s bathroom. After waking the suspect further investigation revealed that the suspect had two active warrants and was placed under arrest.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 2:27PM (11/13) and 4:00PM (11/13) – Carlton St/ Ivy St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that the passenger side window had been smashed. He noticed that his black rolling suitcase that contained his Toshiba laptop, wallet and personal papers, were missing.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

November 12th 2008 Police Reports

Arrest

  • Occurred at 10:44AM (11/12) – Washington St/ Holden St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle after observing that its front plate was missing. Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating a motor vehicle without a license and was placed under arrest.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 12:00PM (11/12) and 12:59PM (11/12) – 60 Babcock St

Victim reported that upon retuning to her vehicle she observed that someone had broken in. Upon inspecting her vehicle she noticed that her cousin’s handicap placard which had been hanging from the rearview mirror and about $5 in loose change from her center console was missing.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 6:11PM (11/12) – 315 Harvard St

Police were dispatched to a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred. Upon arrival police met with the store manager who reported that two men had concealed several items from his store in their pants. When confronted the subjects emptied their pants and fled the store. The first suspect is described as a middle – aged, Middle Eastern male, 5'09”, wearing a black ball cap, a long wool dark coat, and blue nylon warm up pants. The second suspect is described as a middle aged, Middle Eastern male, 6'3”, wearing a dark ball cap, a black colored waist length puffy nylon jacket, and denim pants.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

November 10th – 11th 2008

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 6:10AM (11/10) and 6:30AM (11/10) – 1040 Beacon St

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that her wallet was missing. Victim reports that she had left her vehicle unlocked. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 12:00PM (10/08) and 8:00AM (11/10) – 850 Commonwealth Ave

Reporting party states that he observed damage done to a vehicle he was servicing at his place of employment. He observed that someone had cut through the roof of the vehicle and noticed that the glove compartment had been rummaged through. After notifying the owner, it appears that nothing was missing from the vehicle.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 11:30AM(11/10) and 6:30PM (11/10) – 44 St Paul St

Victim reported that upon reviewing her bank statement she observed that there were several fraudulent purchases made to her account. After checking her purse she observed that her wallet was missing. She reported last seeing her wallet at 1 Brookline Place. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 11:00PM (11/10) and 3:00AM (11/11) – 76 Babcock St

Victim reported that upon returning to retrieve his bicycle which he parked at a Devotion street sign he observed that the bike and lock were both missing. The bicycle is described as an orange spray painted bike with taped handle bars valued at $150.

  • Occurred between 4:00PM (11/07) and 8:00AM (11/11) – 930 Commonwealth Ave

Reporting party states that someone had removed $65 in cash from an envelope stored in a locked safe at her place of employment. An investigation is underway.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 8:13PM (11/11) – 10 Browne St

Police officers on patrol stopped three individuals who matched the description of suspects seen breaking into various motor vehicles. After being positively identified by witnesses police arrested all three suspects. Recovered was a stolen Garmin GPS Unit. The suspects broke into a total of three motor vehicles.

  • Occurred at 5:02PM (11/11) – 1 Muddy River

An officer on foot patrol observed an individual consuming an illegal substance on a park bench. Further investigation revealed that there was a warrant out for his arrest. The suspect was arrested for the warrant and was charged with inhaling a substance releasing a toxic vapor.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 4:30PM (11/11) and 7:14PM (11/11) – 253 Kent St

Reporting party states that she noticed that her landlord’s door had been kicked in and observed a light skinned male walk out into the driveway. A search revealed that two other apartments were also broken into and an attempt was on another. Suspect could not be located and it is unclear if anything is missing.

  • Occurred at 5:25PM (11/11) – 107 Dean St

Victim reported that he heard noises in his house during the night and upon waking up he observed an unknown person in his home. After confronting the individual the suspect fled the home. The front door of the house had been left unlocked and it appeared nothing was missing. The suspect is described as a black middle- aged male, 5’9” wearing dark colored clothing with a dark colored puffy coat.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 12:04PM (11/10) – 17 Auburn St

An officer retrieved a child’s bicycle that was left discarded in front of a house for three days. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

  • Occurred at 1:52PM (11/07) – 83 Longwood Av e

An officer retrieved a bicycle that had been left discarded at 83 Longwood Ave. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

November 10th – 11th 2008

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 6:10AM (11/10) and 6:30AM (11/10) – 1040 Beacon St

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that her wallet was missing. Victim reports that she had left her vehicle unlocked. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 12:00PM (10/08) and 8:00AM (11/10) – 850 Commonwealth Ave

Reporting party states that he observed damage done to a vehicle he was servicing at his place of employment. He observed that someone had cut through the roof of the vehicle and noticed that the glove compartment had been rummaged through. After notifying the owner, it appears that nothing was missing from the vehicle.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 11:30AM(11/10) and 6:30PM (11/10) – 44 St Paul St

Victim reported that upon reviewing her bank statement she observed that there were several fraudulent purchases made to her account. After checking her purse she observed that her wallet was missing. She reported last seeing her wallet at 1 Brookline Place. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 11:00PM (11/10) and 3:00AM (11/11) – 76 Babcock St

Victim reported that upon returning to retrieve his bicycle which he parked at a Devotion street sign he observed that the bike and lock were both missing. The bicycle is described as an orange spray painted bike with taped handle bars valued at $150.

  • Occurred between 4:00PM (11/07) and 8:00AM (11/11) – 930 Commonwealth Ave

Reporting party states that someone had removed $65 in cash from an envelope stored in a locked safe at her place of employment. An investigation is underway.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 8:13PM (11/11) – 10 Browne St

Police officers on patrol stopped three individuals who matched the description of suspects seen breaking into various motor vehicles. After being positively identified by witnesses police arrested all three suspects. Recovered was a stolen Garmin GPS Unit. The suspects broke into a total of three motor vehicles.

  • Occurred at 5:02PM (11/11) – 1 Muddy River

An officer on foot patrol observed an individual consuming an illegal substance on a park bench. Further investigation revealed that there was a warrant out for his arrest. The suspect was arrested for the warrant and was charged with inhaling a substance releasing a toxic vapor.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 4:30PM (11/11) and 7:14PM (11/11) – 253 Kent St

Reporting party states that she noticed that her landlord’s door had been kicked in and observed a light skinned male walk out into the driveway. A search revealed that two other apartments were also broken into and an attempt was on another. Suspect could not be located and it is unclear if anything is missing.

  • Occurred at 5:25PM (11/11) – 107 Dean St

Victim reported that he heard noises in his house during the night and upon waking up he observed an unknown person in his home. After confronting the individual the suspect fled the home. The front door of the house had been left unlocked and it appeared nothing was missing. The suspect is described as a black middle- aged male, 5’9” wearing dark colored clothing with a dark colored puffy coat.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 12:04PM (11/10) – 17 Auburn St

An officer retrieved a child’s bicycle that was left discarded in front of a house for three days. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

  • Occurred at 1:52PM (11/07) – 83 Longwood Av e

An officer retrieved a bicycle that had been left discarded at 83 Longwood Ave. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

Monday, November 10, 2008

November 7th – 9th 2008 Police Reports

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 3:00PM (11/08) and 11:24AM (11/09) – 688 Washington St

Victim reported that sometime overnight someone had broken the middle window to her garage. Nothing appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 7:00PM (11/07) and 12:00PM (11/08) – 1 Auburn Ct

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that the passenger side of her windshield had been damaged. It appeared that someone had thrown a bottle or some sort of glass object at the windshield causing the damage.

  • Occurred between 2:30AM (11/08) and 8:54AM (11/08) – 39 Auburn St

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed damage done to her front windshield. There were several pieces of glass found near her vehicle that appeared to be from a beer mug.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 4:35PM (11/09) and 4:40PM (11/09) – 1324 Beacon St (Walgreens)

An officer on patrol was dispatched to a report of an attempted shoplifting. Upon arrival the officer met with the store manger who stated that a male suspect had taken two cartons of Newport cigarettes and had attempted to flee the store. The manager was able to recover the cartons but the suspect fled the store. The suspect is described as a middle – aged black male, 6’3”, wearing a black hat, a blue hooded sweater and glasses.

  • Occurred between 8:00AM(10/17) and 4:00PM (11/08) – 15 Warwick Rd

Victim reported that upon returning home from a trip she observed that her Mac Laptop valued at $2800 was missing from her bookshelf located in her bedroom. She reported that the only people who had access to her home were contractors doing work on her home. A follow-up investigation is underway.

  • Occurred between 3:30PM (11/07) and 12:30PM (11/08) – 7 Devotion St

Victim reported that upon returning to retrieve her bicycle which was locked to a pole she observed that it was missing. The master cable lock to her bicycle had been cut and left behind at the scene. The bicycle is described as a woman’s blue Jeep mountain bike valued at $200.

Graffiti Law

  • Occurred at 3:20AM (11/09) – Heath St/ Cary Rd

An officer on patrol observed graffiti written on a fence. Written on the wall were the letters “artisreslstance” in red spray paint with an American flag drawn beside it.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 3:00PM (11/08) and 2:35AM (11/09) – Beacon St/ Marion St

Victim reports that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that the front passenger side window had been smashed and found that his Garmin Nuvi 100 GPS Unit had been taken from his front windshield. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 8:00AM (11/07) and 6:00PM (11/07) – 17 Osborne Rd

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that the driver’s side window had been smashed and that her Garmin GPS Unit valued at $360 was missing.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 2:00PM (11/08) and 11:25PM (11/08) – 163 Coolidge St

Victims reported that upon returning home they observed that their front door was wide open. Upon entering their home they observed that their bedroom window screen had been removed. They also noticed that their Dell Laptop and a jewelry box containing assorted jewelry were missing. Also missing is a 6” glass boot filled with coins. It appeared that the suspects had entered through the bedroom window and fled out the front door.

  • Occurred at 6:30PM (11/08) – 7 Chilton St

Police on patrol were dispatched to a residential alarm. Upon arrival police observed that the rain guard to the basement window had been removed and found that one of the panes of glass had been smashed. The window was propped open by a rectangular plastic box. A search revealed that there was no one in the house and an investigation was conducted.

  • Occurred between 11:45AM (11/07) and 6:15PM (11/07) – 30 Catlin Rd

Victim reported that after returning home she observed that her kitchen window had been forced opened. She noticed several muddy foot prints leading to several rooms of her home. Nothing appeared to be disturbed or missing from her home.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 1:45AM (11/08) – Harvard St/ Longwood Ave

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating the motor vehicle without a license and had two active warrants. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred at 1:28AM (11/09) – 79 Thatcher St

Police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival police met with the reporting parties who stated that they had a conflict with two uninvited male suspects who had entered their home during their house party. They stated that their first floor apartment window had been smashed by one of the suspects. Police arrested a suspect and charged him with malicious destruction of property, and disorderly person.

Friday, November 7, 2008

November 6th 2008 Police Reports

Malicious Damage


  • Occurred at 8:30AM (11/06) – 26 Dean Rd

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that one of her windows had been broken. It appeared that there was no entry gained inside the vehicle and nothing appeared to be missing.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

November 5th 2008 Police Reports

Burglary

  • Occurred between 2:00AM (11/05) and 8:00AM (11/05) – 334 Newton St

Victim reported that sometime in the afternoon someone entered his home and stole his HP Laptop valued at $1200 from his living room. It appeared that entry was gained through an unlocked sliding deck door on the second floor of his home.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 9:00AM (11/04) and 6:35AM (11/05) – 193 Clark St

Victims reported that sometime overnight someone had broken into their two vehicles that were parked in their driveway. Entry was gained by smashing windows of the vehicles. Each vehicle had a GPS unit stolen from their front windshield. Victims also found personal papers scattered in and outside of their vehicle.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

November 3rd 2008 Police Reports

Larceny

  • Occurred between 6:00PM (10/31) and 7:00PM (11/02) – 47 Winchester St

Victim reports that her husband’s bicycle had been stolen from the rear porch of their apartment building. The bicycle is described as a black men’s Cannondale mountain bike.

  • Occurred between 9:00PM (11/02) and 10:00PM (11/02) – 33 Pond Ave

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his rear license plate was missing. It appeared that someone had ripped off the license plate since there was a small piece of plate remaining and attached to the right screw.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 9:00PM (10/03) – Washington St/ Thayer St

Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival police observed the driver of the vehicle walking away from the scene. After stopping the driver further investigation revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and not being duly licensed.

Attempted Burglary

  • Occurred between 1:30PM (11/02) and 4:00PM (11/03) – 104 University Rd

Victim reported that while at home he heard a noise come from the side door. After checking the door he observed that there was damage done to the frame and main bolt lock. It appeared that there was no entry gained and nothing appeared to be missing or out of place.

Graffiti

  • Occurred between 3:30PM (11/02) and 8:53AM (11/03) – 50 School St

Officers were dispatch to a report of graffiti. Officers met with a school official who stated that several doors of the school had been tagged with graffiti. One of the doors had “Obama” spray painted in white. There were two other doors that had the tag “NS Run 413” in white spray paint and another two doors that had markings spray painted in white.

  • Occurred between 6:00PM (10/31) and 8:00AM (11/01) – 402 Harvard St

Reporting party states that he observed graffiti written on his vehicle that was parked outside his business. The graffiti was written on the driver’s side of the vehicle using black spray paint.

Monday, November 3, 2008

October 31st – November 2nd Police Reports

Graffiti Law

  • Occurred between 5:30PM (11/01) and 7:00AM (11/02) – 361 Washington St

Reporting party stated that he observed graffiti written on a door of the main library located on Washington St. There were two tags, one written in white spray paint and other written red spray paint.

  • Occurred between 5:30PM (11/01) and 7:00AM (11/02) – 50 School St

School official reported that he found graffiti spray painted on a door at Pierce School. The graffiti was done using white spray paint and was approximately three feet wide and six feet long. No damage was found on the door.

  • Occurred between 5:00PM (10/25) and 5:00PM (10/29) – 10 Monmouth Ct

Reporting party states that he observed graffiti written on the right side of his home in the alleyway. The graffiti was written on the outer stone wall of his home using red neon paint and read “Silly Girl”.

  • Occurred between 10:00PM (10/31) and 8:26AM (11/01) – 34 Babcock St

Reporting party states that there was damage done to the wall of her garage. The graffiti was done using black paint and read “Hazel team 2AMA0X”.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 10:00Pm (10/31) and 11:30AM (11/01) – 96 Fuller St

Victim reported that upon returning to her parked vehicle she observed that her windshield had been smashed. The damage appeared to be done from a brick that was found on the ground next to the vehicle. Nothing appeared to be missing,

  • Occurred between 5:00PM (10/31) and 8:01AM (10/31) – 78 Brington Rd

Victim reports that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his rear window was broken. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 2:34AM (11/01) – Beacon St/ Harvard St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the driver the officer observed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest. The driver was also given a citation for a red light violation, and for making an illegal turn.

MV Theft

  • Occurred between 11:00AM (11/02) and 2:42PM (10/02) – 1731 Beacon St

Victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that it was missing from her parking space. The vehicle is a 1993 Green Jeep Cherokee with a Colby College sticker on the back window.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 3:40PM (10/31) and 3:50PM (10/31) – 19 Copley St

Police were dispatch to a report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival police met with the reporting party who stated that upon returning home she observed an unknown individual sleeping on her couch. A search revealed that the suspect had taken important papers belonging to the homeowners. The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with B&E daytime and larceny from a building

Breaking and Entering MV

  • Occurred between 5:00PM (10/30) and 7:00AM (10/31) – 96 Grove St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that the contents of his glove compartment had been removed and had been placed on the passenger seat and floor. The vehicle had been left unlocked and nothing appeared to be missing.

Friday, October 31, 2008

October 30th 2008 Police Reports

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 12:00AM (10/29) and 7:00PM (10/29) – 224 Washington St

Victim reported that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that the passenger side of the vehicle had been keyed. There was also another key mark on the hood of the car that was done earlier in the month while parked at the same location.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 9:57AM (10/30) – 110 Babcock St

A bicycle was retrieve by officers after it was found abandoned on Gibbs St. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

October 29th 2008 Police Reports

Larceny

  • Occurred at 1:44PM (10/29) – 1415 Beacon St

Victim reported that after returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his red Tour 22 backpack which contained his Apple Power Book Laptop, Canon digital camera, several stipend checks and some pictures, was missing. The vehicle had been left unlocked. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 9:00AM (10/07) and 5:00PM (10/14) – 7 Fairway Rd

Victim reports that upon returning home he observed that several items were missing. An antique surgical sterilizer was stolen from the living room wall as well as an antique copper tray from a table located in the same room. The only people who had access to the house were several construction workers who were working on the roof. A follow up investigation is being conducted.

Graffiti

  • Occurred at 6:52AM (10/29) – 60 Glen Rd

Reporting party states that as she was walking along Pond Ave she observed graffiti written on a door facing Glen Rd. There was one tag written in green paint on the door with a smaller tag painted in blue paint to the right of the door on the wall.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

October 28th 2008 Police Report

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 4:00PM (10/28) and 6:30PM (10/28) – Hawes St/ Colchester St

Victim reported that upon returning to her parked vehicle she observed that her passenger side window had been smashed. She noticed that her Apple I-Pod which was located on her front passenger seat was missing. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 2:30PM (10/28) and 3:15PM (10/28) – 10 Browne St

Victim reported that upon returning to his vehicle he observed that his passenger side window had been smashed and noticed that his Garmin GPS Unit that was mounted on his front window was missing.

  • Occurred between 6:30PM (10/27) and 10:00AM (10/28) – 130 Clyde St

Victim reported that sometime overnight someone had entered her vehicle which was parked in her driveway. Victim observed various papers and items moved around the inside of her vehicle but nothing appeared to be missing. The vehicle had been left unlocked.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 2:06PM (10/28) – 294 Harvard St (CVS)

Officers on patrol stopped an individual who matched the description of a shoplifting suspect from a CVS. After being positively identified by store employees the suspect was placed under arrest and charged with larceny over $200.

Found Property

  • Occurred at 8:05AM (10/28) – St Paul St/ Aspinwall Ave

Police retrieved a bicycle that was left abandoned outside the Saint Paul Church of Christ. For retrieval please contact the Brookline Police Department.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

October 27th 2008 Police Reports

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 10:00PM (10/27) and 10:05PM (10/27) – Goddard Ave/ Rockwood Ave

Victim reports that as she was standing in her driveway she heard a “popping” sound and observed a man flee from the front of her home. Victim observed that her fence which had several political signs on it had been egged. The suspect is described as a white male, thin, in his early 20’s, wearing light blue jeans, brown loafers and a khaki trench coat.

Larceny

  • Occurred at 8:42PM (10/27) – 1322 Beacon St (CVS)

Police officers were dispatched to a report of a shoplifting that had just taken place. Upon arrival police met with store employees who reported that a male individual placed two cartons of Newport Menthol 100 cigarettes valued at $52.00 each in his jacket before fleeing the store. The suspect is described as a black male, 6'3", bald, wearing a dark gray jacket, with a gray hooded sweatshirt with black lettering, dark blue jeans and glasses.

Arson

  • Occurred between 12:43PM (10/27) – 150 Fisher Ave

Police were dispatch to a report of a motor vehicle fire. Upon arrival police met with the owner of the vehicle who notified officials that the fire was within the passenger compartment. Fire officials were able to put out the fire and a follow –up investigation is being conducted.

Monday, October 27, 2008

October 24th – 26th 2008 Police Reports

Larceny

  • Occurred between 12:00PM (10/22) and 12:00PM (10/25) – 11 Park St

Victim reports that he had parked his vehicle at a parking lot on Park Vale. Upon returning to his vehicle he observed that someone had used a jack and stole both tires from the driver’s side of his vehicle.

  • Occurred between 3:00PM (10/24) and 10:00PM (10/24) – 227 Babcock St

Victim reports that upon returning to her vehicle she observed that three bags of clothing and linens, and the face – plate to her radio had been stolen. The vehicle had been left unlocked. The total value of missing items is $700.

  • Occurred between 2:30PM (10/24) and 3:00PM (10/25) – 1211 Beacon St

Victim reports that she had locked her bicycle to an iron fence in front of her residential building. Upon returning to retrieve her bicycle she observed that it was missing. The bike lock was located on the ground and appeared to have been cut. The bike is described as a girl’s orange Hot Rock bicycle valued at $280.

  • Occurred between 3:30PM (10/24) and 5:30 PM (10/24) – 599 Brookline Ave

Victim reports that he had parked his bicycle against a fence during his soccer practice. Upon returning to retrieve his bicycle he observed that it was missing. The bicycle had been left unsecured. The bike is described as a boys black Gary Fisher mountain bike. Also stolen was a female’s bicycle that was parked in the same field.

  • Occurred between 2:00PM (10/25) and 2:07PM (10/25) – 1000 Boylston St

Victim reports that he observed that his GPS unit along with his Nike “Shock” sneakers had been stolen from his Allied moving van. The vehicle was parked in his driveway.

  • Occurred at 6:42PM (9/22) – 59 Manchester St

Victim reports that he had received his credit card statement from his bank and discovered that there were seven unauthorized cashing of checks in his account. Victim stated that when he receives his statements there is always a number of "access checks" attached to the statement. Victim states that these types of checks may have been stolen from his mailbox. The total amount of transactions made to his account is over $8000.

  • Occurred between 3:30PM (10/03) and 5:30PM (10/03) – 115 Greenough St

Police were dispatched to Brookline High School where there were various reports of student’s cell phones that had been stolen. Students reported that their cell phones had been taken from their lockers located in the boy’s football locker room. A total of four phones and cash were taken from various lockers.

  • Occurred between 3:30 PM (10/15) and 8:34AM (10/21) – 27 Francis St

Officers were dispatched to Lawrence School for a report of six laptops that had been stolen early in the week. School officials’ reported that four Apple Mac Book Laptops each valued at $900 and two Apple I Books valued at $600 were missing. Each laptop has a number written in the right hand corner with black magic marker.

Breaking and Entering/ Larceny MV

  • Occurred between 4:00PM (10/25) and 7:00AM (10/26) – 1060 Beacon St

Victim reports that sometime overnight someone had smashed the passenger side window of his vehicle. He observed that his satellite radio receiver had been stolen. Nothing else appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 3:10PM (10/24) and 3:30 (10/24) – John St/ Babcock St

Victim reports that upon returning to his parked vehicle he observed that his front passenger window had been smashed. He observed that his Garmen GPS unit with power cord and his I-Pod holder had been stolen.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 9:00PM (10/25) and 9:27PM (10/25) – 100 Francis St

Victim reports that he heard people running down his driveway and after going out to his parking lot he found that the rear window of his vehicle had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing.

  • Occurred between 8:00AM (10/24) and 12:00PM (10/24) – 111 Cypress St

Victim reports that after returning to her parked vehicle she observed that her rear passenger side window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 9:40AM (10/25) – 81 Boylston St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. After stopping the driver further investigation revealed that the driver’s license had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for operating after suspension and given a citation for red light violation.

  • Occurred at 2:34AM (10/25) – Hammond Pond Pk/ Heath St

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle traveling with a defective front headlight. After stopping the vehicle further investigation revealed that driver’s license had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest.

  • Occurred at 8:27AM (10/24) – 32 Hammond Pond Pk

An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle after it failed to stop at a stop sign. Further investigation revealed that the driver was not duly licensed. The driver was placed under arrest.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 9:16AM (10/25) and 4:30AM (10/26) – 265 Boylston St

Employees reported that sometime overnight someone had broken into the Dunkin Donuts on Boylston St. Employees observed that the front door was slightly open when they came into work and found that the office door had been pried opened. Missing was $600 in cash and $600 in assorted change that was left unsecured in the office.

Friday, October 24, 2008

October 23rd 2008 Police Reports

Larceny

  • Occurred at 1:33PM (10/23) – 1309 Beacon St

Victim reported that while food shopping at Trader Joes she noticed that her wallet was missing. The wallet contained several cards, a gold chain valued at $100 and $250 in cash.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred at 12:19PM (10/23) – 0 Pearl St

Reporting party states that while walking down a street he observed damage done to a vehicle parked at a meter. Upon arrival police observed that the vehicle’s rear driver’s side window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing.

Arrest

  • Occurred at 4:28PM (10/13) – 829 Beacon St

An officer on patrol observed a male individual run into his car and drive erratically away almost colliding with a bus. After stopping the vehicle police were informed that the driver was trying to get away from another individual who was chasing him. Further investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of an illegal substance and was placed under arrest. The second suspect who was pursuing the driver could not be located.