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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

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Police Reports December 17th - 22nd

Larceny

Occurred between 3:00 pm (12/17) and 8:30 am (12/18) –Heath St

  • Police took a report of a snow blower stolen from the victim’s garage.

Occurred between 12:30 am (12/18) and 10:07 am (12/18) – Freeman St

  • Victim reported to police that he parked his vehicle behind the building on Freeman St. The victim returned to find his tires were removed from the vehicle.

Occurred between 11:00am (12/21) and 12:15 pm (12/21) – 525 Harvard St

  • Victim reported to police that while at TJ Max her wallet was removed from her purse and credit cards were used.

Burglary

Occurred between 1:00 pm (12/21) and 2:59 pm (12/21) – Dean Rd

  • Victim reported to police that during the above time someone had entered the home and took two computers from the house.

Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle

Occurred between 2:15 pm (12/21) and 3:34 pm (12/21) –Pond Ave

  • Victim reported to police that his car was parked in the lot across from 33 Pond Ave. When he returned to his vehicle he found a broken window.

Occurred between 2:15 pm (12/21) and 3:45 pm (12/21) – Pond Ave/ Allerton St

  • Victim reported to police that his car was parked on Pond Ave. When he returned to his vehicle he found a broken window.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Police Reports December 17th

Arrest

Occurred at 12:18 pm (12/17)- 350 Washington St

  • Officers responded for a dispute on Washington St. One of the parties involved was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Police Reports December 16th

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle


Occurred between 4:00 pm (12/16) and 4:50 pm (12/16) - Ivy St

  • Victim reported that when returning to her vehicle she found a window to be smashed and multiple items were stolen.

Arrest


Occurred at 2:21 am (12/17) - Boylston St

  • Officers stopped a vehicle for defective equipment. The operator was placed under arrest for operating without a license.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Police Reports December 14th

Arrest

Occurred at 9:55 am (12/14)– Harvard St

  • Officers stopped a vehicle that failed to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The operator was placed under arrest for operating on a suspended license.

Malicious Damage

Occurred between 8:00 pm (12/11) and 8:00 am (12/14)- 1 Brookline Pl

  • Officers took a report for graffiti that was found on the garage wall.

Monday, December 14, 2009

December 10th- 13th

Assault

  • Occurred at 3:03AM(12/12) – 66 Winchester St

Witnesses called police for a disturbance in front of the building. Upon arrival police did not see any altercations but a man did approach the police and stated that he was a victim of an earlier assault. He was assaulted by a passenger in his cab, the passenger also ripped out the monitor in the cab. The monitor was later found and will be processed for finger prints. Police will be following up on this case.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred between 6:30PM and 10:30 PM(12/10) – 33 Pond Ave

Victim reports that his front passenger window had been smashed out. Nothing appeared to have been taken but it is believed that the entry was made because of the suction cup GPS stand that was still on the car windshield.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 2:00PM(12/1) and 3:40PM(12/10) – 876 Commonwealth Ave

An electric worker reports that upon retuning to the worksite he noticed that a copper electrical cable, approximately 500 feet in length was cut from the site. It is believed that someone gained access to the work site after working hours and took the wire. Those who had access will be questioned.

  • Occurred between 7:30AM(12/11) and 10:15AM(12/12) – 22 Sheafe St

Victim reports that their snow blower had been stolen out of their yard. The snow blower was chained and under a tarp; the chain was broken.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred at 3:20PM(12/12) – 38 Linden St

A witness saw two young males smash the mirror on a car. The witness called the police who through some investigating found the suspects and summonsed them to court.

Robbery

  • Occurred between 10:30PM and 11:00PM(12/10) – Summit Ave

Victim reports that as he was walking two males were walking behind him and then grabbed him on either side. The victim struggled with the two males but they took his backpack which contained his laptop. Police are following up on this case.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Police Reports December 7th - 9th

Arrest


Occurred at 12:50 am (12/8) Boylston St

  • Officers conducted a traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker. The operator was placed under arrest for operating on a revoked license.

Occurred at 1:45 am (12/9) Beacon St

  • Police were called for a fight in progress. Police spoke with the victim who stated that he was ‘jumped’ by two unknown parties and had items stolen. The two subjects were found by responding officers in the area and placed under arrest for assault and battery and larceny.

Burglary

Occurred between 5:00 pm (12/5) and 7:10 am (12/7) 143 Cypress St

  • Officers responded to Sealey’s Restaurant for a report of broken glass. After speaking with the owners it was found that items were missing as well as damaged.

Occurred between 6:00 pm (12/6) and 10:49 (12/7) 1160 Boylston St

  • Victim reported that it appeared that someone attempted to gain access to their business during the above times

Malicious Damage

Occurred between 8:00 pm (12/6) and 8:00 am (12/7) Brington Rd

  • Victims reported that they had rented a moving truck that was parked in front of the residence. When they originally parked the vehicle there was no damage. When they returned there were two visible spray painted markings on the truck.


Occurred between 10:00 pm (12/4) and 8:30 am (12/7) Pleasant St

  • Victim reported that the front entrance way of the building was tagged by graffiti marks.


Occurred between 7:00 am (12/1) and 7:00 am (12/8) 541Harvard St

  • Officers took a report of graffiti along the side of the building of Rubin’s Deli


Larceny from Auto

Occurred between 11:00 am (12/6) and 2:44 pm (12/7) Pleasant St

  • Victim returned to their vehicle to find that all four tires had been stolen.

Larceny

Occurred between 11:00 am (12/8) and 11:23 am (12/8) Carlton St

  • Victim reported that an aluminum ladder was taken off the property.

Occurred at 9:44 am (12/9) South St

  • Victim reported to officers that the snow shovel in front of the house was stolen

Occurred between 4:10 pm (12/9) and 4:15 pm (12/9) 1329 Beacon St

  • Officers responded to the AT&T store for reports of a stolen I-Phone from the display.

Occurred between 7:30 pm (12/9) and 9:15 pm (12/9) 361 Washington St

  • Victim reported to police that while at the Brookline Public Library their backpack was stolen along with their laptop computer.

Occurred between 9:00 pm (12/6) and 8:00 pm (12/9) St. Paul St

  • Victim reported to police that the front license plate of the vehicle had been stolen.

Monday, December 7, 2009

December 2nd - 6th Police Report

Burglary

  • Occurred between 6:30PM(11/30) and 6:00PM(12/3) – 312 Tappan St

The victims report that while they were gone from their apartment (which they were moving out of) several items had been taken. It is believed that the items were taken while the management company was showing the apartment to possible new tenants. Police will be following up on this case.

Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred between 8:00AM and 3:30PM(12/2) – Webster St/ Kent St

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle the driver’s side window had been smashed. The GPS was missing. Police are following up on this case.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 5:00PM and 6:30PM(12/2) – 283 Harvard St

Victim reports that a phone was stolen from the display. The victim didn’t notice anyone acting suspiciously in the store during that time frame. Detectives are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 12:45PM and 1:15PM( 12/3) – 888 Commonwealth Ave

Victim reports that she left their bag on the ground next to their chair while she ate. When she went to leave the bag was missing. Neither the victim nor her friend noticed anyone acting suspiciously around their table. Detectives are following up on this case.

  • Occurred at 8:43PM(12/3) – 525 Harvard St

Store employee reports that they watched the suspect on the security cameras stuff multiple items into the bag they were carrying. When the suspect attempted to leave the store the store employee stopped the suspect and detained them until the police got there. The suspect was then arrested for shoplifting.

  • Occurred at 1:25PM(12/5) – 525 Harvard St

Store employee reports that the suspect placed an item into their pocket and attempted to leave without paying for it. The store employee detained the suspect until the police arrived. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

December 1st Police Reports

Larceny

  • Occurred between 10:30PM(11/30) and 10:20AM(12/1) – 50 School St

Victim reports that 15 laptops were stolen out of an unlocked classroom. It is unknown how the suspect gained access to the building as there were no signs of forced entry. Detectives are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 12:30PM and 1:00PM(12/1) – 15 St. Paul St

Victim reports that their wallet had been taken out of their baby carriage. The victim left the carriage in the front entry way of the building. The victim was advised to cancel her accounts. Police will be following up on this case.

  • Occurred at 6:00PM(12/1) – 294 Harvard St

Victim reports that there was a male suspect who took items and left the store without paying. The police were able to find the suspect who was then arrested for shoplifting. The items were returned back to the victim.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Police Reports Nov. 30th

Arrest

Occurred at 1:44 PM (11/30) - Beaconsfield Rd

  • Officers responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident. One of the operators involved was placed under arrest for unlicensed operation, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and a warrant.

Occurred at 8:30 PM (11/30) - Lee St / Heath St

  • Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on Boylston St. The operator attempted to evade the stop. The vehicle came to a stop at the lights on Heath St at the intersection of Lee St. The operator was placed under arrest for operating without a license, failing to stop for a police officer, failing to stop for a stop sign, and speeding.

Monday, November 30, 2009

November 25th-29th

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred between 8:30AM and 11:15AM(11/25) – St. Mary’s St/ Euston St

Victim reports upon returning to his vehicle the passenger side window was smashed. The victim’s iPod and GPS were taken. Detectives are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 10:30AM and 11:35AM(11/25) – 33 Cumberland Rd

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle the passenger side window had been smashed. The victim’s wallet and purse had been taken. Detectives are following up on this case.

Larceny

  • Occurred 4:10PM(11/27) – 972 Commonwealth Ave

Victim reports that after paying for their services he may have left his wallet on the counter in the store. The employees report that they did not see the wallet. The police are following up on this case.

  • Occurred at 5:01PM(11/27) – 294 Harvard St

Victim reports that a man attempted to conceal items and leave the store without paying for such items. Once police arrived it was determined that the suspect attempted to take items from this store and that he took items from a previous store. The suspect was arrested.

  • Occurred at 9:14PM(11/27) – 525 Harvard Av

Victim reports that they observed the suspect stuffing items into their clothing. The suspect was detained by the loss prevention officer and was later arrested by police for shoplifting.

  • Occurred at 12:00PM(11/28) – 242 Harvard Ave

Victim reports that they left items out in the open and when they returned to that area these items were gone. Victim believes that someone entered through the open doors took the items and then left.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred at 8:55PM(11/25) – 90 Buckminster Rd

The victim reports hearing a loud noise out front of his house. When he looked out his window he noticed that there were small holes in all four of his front windows. These holes are suspected to have been created by a BB. Police are following up on this case.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

November 23rd Police Reports

Police Reports November 23rd

Bank Robbery

Occurred at 2:30 pm (11/23) 1016 Beacon St

Police received a call from the Brookline Bank reporting that they had been robbed. The suspect was described as a Hispanic Male 30- 35 years old, wearing a dark blue hat with a green stripe and a dark jacket. The suspect fled the bank towards Kenmore Square.

Larceny

Occurred between 10:37 am (11/23) and 10:57 am (11/23) – 31 Pleasant St

There were two incident at the Brookline Public Library where both victims reported to police that their wallet/change was stolen from their handbags.

Occurred between 11:00am (11/21) and 12:09 (11/22) - Tappan St

Victim reported to police that their bike was stolen from inside a locked hallway sometime overnight.

Malicious Damage

Occurred between 3:00 Pm (11/22) and 12:00 Am (11/23) –1405 Beacon St

Victim came into the police station to report that someone had caused damage to his vehicle by slashing two of his tires

Monday, November 23, 2009

November 18th-22nd Police Reports

Assault

  • Occurred at 09:00PM(11/21) – Beacon St/ Center St

Victim reports that there was a verbal dispute between him and the cab driver. The cab driver stopped the car, pulled the victim out and physically assaulted him. The cab driver will be summonsed to court.

Attempted Robbery

  • Occurred at 8:22PM(11/19) – Babcock St/ Winslow Rd

Victim reports that they noticed a male who appeared to be following her on the opposite side of the street. Once the suspect and victim were alone on the street the male ran across the street and attempted to grab the victim’s purse. The victim sprayed the suspect with pepper spray and began to scream; a witness called 911. The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’10”, medium build wearing a black jacket with a white hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, jeans and sneakers. The suspect fled the scene after the attempt.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred between 7:00PM(11/18) and 6:45AM(11/19) – Beacon St

Victim reports that their driver side window was smashed. Three cameras that were on the back seat were missing. Police are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 8:00PM(11/18) and 7:00AM(11/19) – Addington Rd

Victim reports that they noticed that the change in their center console was missing. The doors were left unlocked overnight. Police are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 5:00AM and9:45AM(11/21) – Brookline Av/ Parkway Rd

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle their rear passenger side window had been smashed. The victim’s satellite radio and iPod were missing. The police are following up on this case.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 7:00AM and 10:30AM(11/20) – White Ave

Victim reports that their laptop was missing when they returned home. It appears that the suspect gained entry into the apartment through an unlocked window. Police are following up on this case.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred at 10:50PM(11/21) – 7 Egmont St

Victim reports that they saw two suspects smash his driver’s side window of his car. Nothing was taken from the car. There were two similar events in that area on that day. Police are following up on these incidents.

Larceny

  • Occurred at 12:11PM(11/18) – 525 Harvard Ave

Victim reports that they observed the suspect take an item and place it into their bag. When the victim approached the suspect about it the suspect confessed. The suspect was arrested.

  • Occurred at 10:21AM(11/20) – 99 Harvard Ave

Police received a call that a suspect who had just taken items without paying for them was entering a vehicle and fleeing down Harvard Ave, and part of a license plate was obtained. Officers found the vehicle and arrested the suspect for the shoplifting.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

November 16th-17th Police Reports

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Reported at 8:38PM(11/17) – 15 Coolidge St

Victim reports that when they got into their car the glove compartment and center console were open. The victim reports that nothing was missing and there was no forced entry. Police believe the iPod charger that was plugged in may have been the reason for the entry into the vehicle.

  • Occurred between 11:00PM(11/16) and 7:00AM(11/17) – 120 Coolidge St

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle the trunk was open and the interior had been rummaged through. A pair of prescription glasses had been taken as well as $20 dollars in quarters. There was no forced entry into the vehicle. Police are following up on this case.

  • Occurred between 6:00PM(11/16) and 12:30AM(11/18) – 45 Carlton St

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle the driver’s side window was smashed. The victim’s GPS was missing. Police are following up on this case.

Burglary

  • Occurred at 10:12PM(11/17) – 10 Davis Ave

A witness reports that she saw a man trying to gain access into the building through a window. The police later found that suspect who admitted to trying to gain access into the building. The suspect was arrested.

Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Occurred at 11:38PM(11/16) – 40 Thorndike St

Victim reports that their vehicle was stolen from their driveway. The victim heard the engine revving and saw two suspects drive off with the vehicle. The vehicle was later found in Boston, one suspect was arrested.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 10:44AM and 11:15AM(11/17) – 471 Washington St

Victim reports that when they returned home, the contents of their package was gone. The package was left in the foyer of the victim’s building. Police are following up on this case.

Monday, November 16, 2009

November 13th -15th Police Reports

Burglary

  • Occurred between 8:00AM and 5:15PM(11/12) – 70 Pearl St

Victim reports that when she returned home several items were missing. The property manager states that there was a maintenance crew working on the AC in the apartment. Police will be following up with this case.

  • Occurred between 3:30PM(11/13) and 5:15AM(11/15) – 500 Harvard Ave

Victim reports that when they returned to the store they noticed that the register was missing, there was not money in that register. It appears that the suspect gained entry through the back door. Police are following up on this case.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred at 2:15PM(11/13) – 45 Longwood Ave

A witness reports a male trying to break into a car. When the suspect saw the witness he fled the scene. Police are following up on this case.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 4:00PM(10/17) and 9:15AM(10/18) – Harvard St/ Stedman St

Victim reports that their bicycle went missing about a month ago. The bicycle was locked to a bike rack with a cable lock. Police will follow-up if the bike is found.

Friday, November 13, 2009

November 9th-13th

Arrests

Occurred at 10:50 PM (11/10) – Boylston St

  • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on Boylston Street. The operator was arrested for operating without a license.

Occurred at 11:00 AM (11/10) –Powell St

  • Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to stop for a sign. The operator was placed under arrest for operating without a license.

Occurred at 6:15 PM (11/12) - 294 Harvard St

  • Officers made an arrest for shoplifting at CVS.

Occurred at 7:30 PM (11/12) Boylston St

  • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on Boylston St. The operator was placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Breaking and Entering

Occurred between 7:00 PM (11/09) and 7:39 AM (11/10) – Dudley St

  • Victim reported that during the night someone had entered both the family cars and removed change from the vehicles.

Occurred between 11:00 AM (11/12) and 1:15 (11/12) Allerton St

  • The victim stated to police that she had parked her car on Allerton St, when she returned to her vehicle she found that a window had been shattered and a bag was missing from the vehicle.


Larceny

Occurred between 2:25 PM (11/10) and 3:00 PM (11/10) – Beverly Rd

  • Victim reported that he left his back pack in the gym of the Baker School. When he went to retrieve the bag and it was gone.

Malicious Damage

Occurred at 2:40 AM (11/12) Browne St

  • While patrolling the area, Officers observed a town pole with street signs attached on the ground. The street signs were originally at Pleasant St and Adams St. It appeared to have been pulled from the ground and had significant amount of damage done to it.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Police Reports November 9th

Larceny

  • Occurred between 5:00 pm (11/06) and 8:30 am (11/09) – Aston Rd

Victim reported to police that multiple shrubs and plants were missing from his property during the above time.

  • Occurred between 8:00 am (11/09) and 4:10 p, (11/09) – Washington St

Victim reported to police that he had a package delivered by USPS. When he retrieved the package, the contents were missing.

Police Reports November 5th-8th

Arrest
  • Occurred at 1:03 pm (11/06) Longwood Ave

Officers made an arrest for operating on a suspended license.

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred between 4:30PM(11/4) and 7:00AM(11/9) – 44 Payson Rd

Victim reports that their GPS and some cash were taken out of their vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked during the time the items were taken. Police are following up on this case.

Larceny

  • Occurred between 12:00 pm (10/28) and 5:00 pm (10/28) Newton St

Victim reports that a musical instrument was taken from their garage.

  • Occurred between 1:20PM and 1:30PM(11/6) – 1382 Beacon St

Victim reports that a suspect entered into the store, tried on a few items and left the store without paying for those items. The suspect was caught on the surveillance video. Detectives are following up on this case.

  • Occurred at 5:02PM(11/7) – 1309 Beacon St

Victim reported that a suspect, who was currently still in the store, had placed two pairs of jeans in a duffle bag. When the officer asked the suspect for identification, the suspect tried to flee the store. The officer was able to catch and detain the suspect. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting and other charges.

Malicious Damage


Occurred between 7:30PM(11/6) and 3:05PM(11/7) – 31 Westbourne St

Victim reports that upon returning to their vehicle their windshield was cracked. A piece of concrete was found on the car which appeared to be the source of the crack. Police are following up on this case.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Police Reports November 4th

Arrest

Occurred at 1:25pm (11/4) – Winthrop St

  • Police made an arrest after a victim reported their identity was being used to open a credit card.

Larceny

Occurred between 8:00am (11/02) and 8:00am (11/3) – Fisher Ave

  • Victim reported that mirrors were missing from their property.

Occurred between 5:15 pm(11/04) and 6:15 pm (11/04) – Cypress St

  • Victim reported that she secured her bike to a pole on Cypress St, when she returned the bike was gone.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 3rdPolice Report

Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

  • Occurred 6:00PM(11/3) and 7:25AM(11/4) – 75 Hilltop Rd

Victim reports that when they returned to their vehicle the rear driver side window had been smashed. The victim’s purse was missing. Detectives are following up on this case.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred between 11:30PM(10/31) and 6:00AM(11/3) – 201 Rawson Rd

Victim reports that their front door had been smashed with a large rock. The victim also observed that their house had been pelted with eggs. There have been two other reports of similar damage in the neighborhood. Police are following up with these cases.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Police Reports November 2nd

Arrest

Occurred at 1:50 pm (11/2) – West Roxbury Parkway

  • Subject was arrested for larceny by check after attempting to pass false check at a bank.

Malicious Damage

Occurred between 8:00pm (11/01) and 7:00am (11/02) – Egmont St

  • Victim reported that there was damage to the glass on her vehicle.

Occurred at 4:30 am (11/3) – Tappan St

  • Officers observed broken glass in an entrance way. Officers found a large cobblestone on the inside of the door on the ground. A similar report was taken on Rawson Rd.

Breaking and Entering

Occurred between 3:30 pm (10/26) and 4:30 pm (10/26) – Goddard Rd

  • Victim came into the police station to report items had been missing from her vehicle.

Larceny

Occurred between 6:10 pm (11/02) and 7:50 pm (11/02) - Greenough St

  • Victim stated that while skateboarding in front of the high school his backpack was stolen.