Note to Readers:

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, July 26, 2013

7/25-7/26

Sector 1

Larceny: 7/25/2013 at 8:00 am- 6:30 pm- Greenway Ct.

An officer was dispatched to Greenway Ct. for a report of a past Breaking and Entering. There were no signs of forced entry, but the victims reported a missing prescription bottle. No other items in the apartment appeared to be missing.

Sector 2

Receiving Stolen Property: 7/25/2013 at 9:32 pm- Pearl St.

An officer observed two subjects on a scooter. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the passenger was not. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Pearl St. A query revealed the driver of the scooter had a suspended license. Further investigation revealed the scooter had been reported stolen. A search of the suspect’s backpack revealed two prescription medication bottles for which the suspect did not have a prescription. A search of the second suspect revealed loose pills for which the suspect did not have a prescription. The suspects were placed under arrest for Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of Class E Drugs.


Burglary: 7/24/2013 at 7:30 am - 7/25/2013 at 9:30 pm- Aspinwall Av.

An officer was dispatched to Aspinwall Av. after receiving a report of Breaking and Entering. Investigation revealed a bedroom window had been forcibly opened, but nothing in the apartment was missing. A resident of the building reported hearing someone moving around the window around 4:00 am on 7/25/2013, but had not seen the suspect. Further attempts to locate the intruder have proved unsuccessful thus far.


Sector 3

Warrant Arrest: 7/25/2013 at 11:16 am- Harvard St.

An officer received an anonymous phone call saying two individuals were acting suspiciously and may be involved in a drug transaction. The officer stopped the individuals on Harvard St. A query revealed a warrant out of Natick District Court for one of the subjects. The individual was placed under arrest for the warrant.


Sector 4

Not Duly Licensed: 7/25/2013 at 5:12 pm- Washington St./ Park St.

An officer observed a vehicle run a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington and Park St. A query revealed the driver did not have a license. He was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed.


Sector 5

Attempted Larceny: 7/25/2013 at 6:10 pm- Tappan St.

An officer was dispatched to Tappan St. after receiving a report about a potential scam. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the two victims who stated they had received a phone call from a man claiming to work for the Publishing Clearings House. The man then attempted to obtain their credit card information. The victims were advised to call the police if anyone claiming to work for the Publishing Clearings House came to their residence.




Thursday, July 25, 2013

Police Reports 7/24-7/25

Sector 2

O.U.I.L: 7/25/2013 at 2:01 am- Longwood Ave/ St. Paul St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at night without headlights. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of St. Paul and Longwood Ave. Upon reaching the driver the officer could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Based on observation, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor. After an inventory search of the vehicle the driver was additionally charged with Open Container- Alcohol and Possession of Class E and Class D Drugs. 

Sector 4

Warrant Arrest: 7/24/2013 at 11:05 pm- Boylston St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed the registered owner had two outstanding warrants. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner of the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest for the two warrants out of Cambridge and Quincy District Courts.

Sector 5

Operating after Revocation: 7/24/2013 at 11:12 pm- Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle run a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query revealed the driver’s license had been revoked. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Police Reports 7/23-7/24

Sector 2

Drug Arrest: 7/23/2013 at 5:43 pm- Harvard St./ Longwood Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker and initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A search of the vehicle revealed prescription pills in a backpack. The owner of the backpack did not have a prescription for the medication and was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class E Drug.

Sector 3

Operating after Suspension: 7/23/2013 at 10:55 am- Centre St./ Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal u-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Centre St. A query revealed the driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 7/23/2013 at 4:13 pm- Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query revealed the driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Operating after Suspension: 7/23/2013 at 7:52 pm- High St.

Officers observed a subject operating a vehicle who was known to have a suspended license. Officers initiated a traffic stop on High St. It was confirmed the driver’s license was suspended and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Brookline Police Reports 7/22/2013-7/23/2013

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 7/22/2013 at 10:00 am- Beacon St.

A CVS employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated he observed two male subjects conceal items in a personal bag and leave the store without paying. Officers were able to find two subjects who matched the description in the area. They were positively identified as the suspects and were placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Operating after Suspension: 7/22/2013 at 10:53 pm- Beacon St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner and was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Warrant Arrest: 7/23/2013 at 4:24 am- Egmont St.

An officer observed a vehicle operating on the wrong side of the road. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Egmont St. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Brighton District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.


Sector 2

Warrant Arrest: 7/22/2013 at 1:59 am- Beacon St./ Charles St.

An officer observed make a prohibited left turn onto Beacon St. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Beacon and Charles St. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Taunton District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Sector 3

Shoplifting: 7/21/2013 at 2:50 pm- Beacon St.

A Radio Shack employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he observed several items missing from the store shelf. After reviewing the surveillance video it was determined that two male subjects had stolen the items from the store. Suspect number one is described as a light skin Hispanic male, 30's wearing a black baseball cap backwards, sunglasses, white shirt, black sweat pants with a thick white stripe down the side,  and black sneakers. The second suspect is described as a white male, 30's, wearing blue jeans, gray sleeveless shirt, black hat with white emblem and black sneakers.

Warrant Arrest: 7/23/2013 at 2:11 am- Beacon St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a warrant and a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. The registered owner was the passenger in the vehicle and was placed under arrest for a warrant. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. He was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.



Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 7/22/2013 at 8:03 am- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query revealed the driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 9

B&E MV: 7/22/2013 at 3:01 am- Sherrin Rd.

An individual reported the break in of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he heard a noise outside of his residence and witnessed and unknown individual next to his vehicle with the driver’s door open. The suspect fled down Sherrin Rd. to Hackensack Rd. The suspect was described as a tanned skin male wearing a black baseball hat, dark tank top, dark pants and black shoes. A search of the area for the suspect yielded negative results. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle.


Monday, July 22, 2013

Police Reports 7/18-7/22

Sector 1

Operating after Suspension: 7/19 at 2:50 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Larceny: 7/20 between 4:00 and 5:00 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

An individual reported a larceny from a gym locker on Commonwealth Ave. The victim stated that someone entered his locker and removed a wallet containing credit cards and cash.

Sector 2

Failure to Stop: 7/18 at 10:25 PM- Aspinwall Ave. / Brook St.

An officer observed a moped fail to yield to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Brook St. However, when the officer stepped out of his vehicle the driver of the moped took off at a high rate of speed. After a short pursuit the operator lost control of the moped and he was placed into custody. The operator was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, Not Duly Licensed, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Operating to Endanger, and Resisting Arrest.

Sector 3

B&E MV: 7/18 between 4:30 and 5:45 PM- Beacon St. / Warwick Rd.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that someone entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked on Beacon St. A suitcase containing a camera and clothing was reported stolen from the vehicle.

Burglary Arrest: 7/20 at 1:29 AM- Westbourne Tr.

Officers responded to Westbourne Tr. for a residential breaking and entering. Upon arrival officers observed an open window and screen that appeared to be the point of entrance. Officers stopped a male individual in the area to conduct a field interview. This individual was placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering at Night with Intent to Commit a Felony. He was also charged with Possession of a Class E Drug.

B&E MV: 7/21 between 3:00 and 4:15 PM- Harvard St.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that someone entered his vehicle while it was parked on Harvard St. An iPod was reported stolen from the vehicle.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 7/18 at 9:17 AM- Boylston St. / Cypress St.

An officer observed a vehicle merge into a lane without using caution, nearly causing an accident. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston Street at the intersection of Cypress Street. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and she was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Warrant Arrest: 7/19 at 10:50 AM- Elm St.

Officers responded to the area of Elm St. for the report of a suspicious male entering porches to several residences in the area. Officers located an individual who matched the description in the area. A query revealed that the subject had a warrant out of Brookline District Court and he was placed under arrest.

Operating after Suspension: 7/19 at 4:40 PM- Washington St. / Park St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with defective brake lights. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. at Park St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Warrant Arrest: 7/21 at 11:05 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a cyclist fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a stop on Harvard St. A query revealed that the individual had a warrant out of Quincy District Court. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Receiving Stolen Property.

Sector 6

Operating after Suspension: 7/19 at 9:54 PM- Dunster Rd. / Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The operator briefly attempted to elude the officer until coming to a stop on Boylston St. The operator was placed under arrest for Failure to Stop for a Police Officer and Operating after Suspension.

Sector 7

Burglary: Between 7/19 and 7/21- Dudley St.

An individual reported a residential breaking and entering. The victim stated that she returned home to find a basement door had been forced in. Silverware and jewelry were reported stolen from the home.


Sector 9

Burglary: 7/19 between 8:00 AM and 4:54 PM- Lagrange St.

Officers responded to Lagrange St. for a burglar alarm. Upon arrival it was determined that someone had forced open a rear door. It did not appear that anything was taken from the residence. A search of the area for the suspect yielded negative results.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Police Reports 7/17-7/18

Larceny under False Pretenses: 7/17

Two separate individuals reported that they were the victims of the same fraud. Both victims stated that they found an advertisement on Craigslist for a rental home in Rhode Island. After corresponding with the alleged owner via email and telephone, the victims sent money to his bank account. After becoming suspicious, the victims learned that the property does not exist.

Operating after Suspension: 7/18 at 3:08 AM- Harvard St. / Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Police Reports 7/16-7/17

Attempted Larceny Arrest: 7/16 at 3:15 PM- Brook St.

Officers observed a male subject abandon his bicycle and proceed to climb over a fence in the area of Aspinwall Ave. and Brook St. The officer then observed the subject climbing to gain access to a second floor rear porch of an apartment building. The individual was placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering in the Daytime, Receiving Stolen Property, and Trespassing.

Sector 1

Motorized Scooter Theft: Between 7/15 and 7/16- Dwight St.

An individual reported the theft of a motorized scooter. The victim stated that he parked his scooter on Dwight St. and left it overnight. When he returned the next morning he discovered that his scooter had been stolen.

Bike Theft: Between 7/12 and 7/16- Beacon St. / James St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that she locked her bicycle to a pole on 7/12. When she returned on 7/16 she discovered that her bicycle had been removed.

Operating after Suspension: 7/17 at 1:58 AM- Carlton St. / Mountfort St.

An officer observed an individual operating a moped without a helmet. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Mountfort St. at Carlton St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 9

Burglary: 7/16- Bellingham Rd.

An individual reported a residential breaking and entering. The victim stated that she returned home to discover that the back door had been forced open. The extent of what was taken is unknown at this time.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Police Reports 7/15-7/16

Sector 5

Operating after Suspension: 7/15 at 7:50 AM- Clinton Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Clinton Rd. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 8

Larceny: 7/12- Lee St.

A landscaper reported the larceny of a leaf blower. The victim stated that a company leaf blower was left unattended on a property for a short period of time. When he returned he discovered that the blower was missing.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Police Reports 7/11-7/15

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 7/11 at 3:39 PM- Harvard St.

A TJ Maxx employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he observed a male subject placing items into a duffle bag. The subject was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Trespassing: 7/11 at 4:29 PM- Dummer St. / Amory St.

An officer observed an individual walking in the area of Egmont St. This individual was known to have a No Trespass Order issued for this particular area. The subject was placed under arrest for Trespassing.

Shoplifting: 7/11 at 6:20 PM- Harvard St.

A TJ Maxx employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he observed a female subject place items into a plastic bag and then attempt to return those items at the customer service desk. The subject was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Bike Theft: 7/12 at 6:41 PM- Harvard St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that he locked his bicycle to a rack on Harvard St. at approximately 2:00 PM. When he returned several hours later he discovered that his bike was missing.

Not Duly Licensed: 7/12 at 9:11 PM- Pleasant St. / Commonwealth Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Pleasant St. and Commonwealth Ave. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and he was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Not Duly Licensed: 7/13 at 2:45 PM- Harvard St. / Babcock St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St and Babcock St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and she was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 2

B&E MV: 7/11 between 3:00 and 5:00 PM- Brookline Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that someone had entered his unlocked van and removed a laptop from the front seat.

B&E MV: Between 7/11 and 7/12- Brookline Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) had smashed a passenger side window and pried the hood of a vehicle open. It appeared that the suspect attempted to remove the vehicle’s headlights.

Shoplifting: 7/12 at 1:18 PM- Harvard St.

A Stop and Shop employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he observed a male individual place items in a suitcase and leave the store without paying. Officers were able to locate an individual who matched the description in the area. The individual was positively identified and placed under arrest for Shoplifting and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (Knife). The suspect was also placed under arrest for warrants out of Malden and West Roxbury District Court.

MV Theft: 7/13 at 5:30 PM- Aspinwall Ave.

An individual reported the theft of her motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in the area of Aspinwall Ave. and entered her residence. The victim stated that when she went to leave her home a short time later she realized that she had left her keys in the front door lock. Both her keys and her vehicle were missing at that time.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 7/12 at 4:04 PM- High St. / Oakland Rd.

A query revealed that the operator of a motor vehicle had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the corner of High St. and Oakland Road Ext. It was confirmed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Warrant Arrest: 7/12 at 10:58 PM- Washington St.

Officers responded to the area of Washington St. for the report of an intoxicated person. Officers located an individual matching the description in the area. A query revealed the subject had a warrant out of Boston District Court. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant.

OUIL: 7/13 at 12:04 AM- Harvard St. / Webster St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the corner of Harvard Street and Webster Street. Upon reaching the vehicle officers could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Warrant Arrest: 7/13 at 1:36 AM- Beacon St.

An officer observed two individual riding bicycles on the sidewalk. The officer stopped the subjects on Beacon St. A query revealed that one of the individuals had a warrant out of Concord District Court.

Warrant Arrest: 7/14 at 2:36 AM- Washington St. / Juniper St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a warrant for his arrest. Officers initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Juniper St. The driver was confirmed to have a warrant out of Boston District Court and he was placed under arrest.

Sector 6

B&E MV: Between 7/13 and 7/14- Ackers Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) had entered his vehicle and stolen a satellite radio.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Police Reports 7/10-7/11

OUIL: 7/10 at 5:25 PM- Larz Anderson Park

Officers responded to Larz Anderson Park to check on the well being of a male individual. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject sleeping in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. Upon making contact with the operator, officers could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. Based on the observations the operator was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Burglary: 7/10 between 2:55 and 3:20 PM- Summit Ave.

Officers responded to Summit Ave. for a breaking and entering report. The victim stated that she returned home to find her rear door forced open. Two iPads, two computers, an iPod, and jewelry were reported stolen from the residence. The victim stated that she observed a male individual (18 years old, light skin Hispanic, 6’, thin build, wearing a black hat, black T-shirt, black shorts, carrying a black backpack and riding a black bicycle) leaving her neighbor’s yard as she returned home. A search of the area for the suspect yielded negative results.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 7/10 at 10:29 AM- Marion St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Marion St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Operating after Suspension: 7/10 at 10:27 PM- Washington St. / Fairbanks St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling without a front license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. at Fairbanks St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Police Reports 7/9-7/10

Bait Bike Arrest: 7/9 at 11:18 PM- Harvard St. / Beacon St.

On 7/9 at approximately 11:20 PM, officers received notice that the department’s GPS equipped “bait bicycle” had been removed from a pole on Fuller St. Officers observed four subjects on bicycles in the area of Harvard St. Officers were able to stop three subjects, while the fourth subject fled on a bicycle that resembled the bait bike. Officers were able to stop this subject after a brief pursuit. At that time it was confirmed that the bicycle the subject had been riding was in fact the bait bike. The individual was placed under arrest for Larceny Over $250. The other three individuals that had been riding with the arrestee were also placed under arrest for Larceny Over $250. Three of the arrestees were additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

Operating after Suspension: 7/9 at 5:06 PM- Longwood Ave. / Chapel St.

An officer observed a vehicle travel through a solid red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Longwood Ave. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 1

Robbery: 7/9 at 11:32 PM- Dwight St. / Green St.

Officers responded to Dwight Street at Green Street for the report of an unarmed robbery. The victim stated that she was talking to a friend on the street when an unknown male individual approached her, shoved her, and stole her cell phone. The suspect then fled down an alleyway. The suspect was described as a dark skinned male, 5’9”-6’, 180-200 lbs., short hair, unshaven, wearing gray shorts and a T-shirt. A search of the area for the suspect yielded negative results.

Operating after Revocation: 7/9 at 6:35 AM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a revoked license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

Sector 4

B&E MV: Between 7/7 and 7/9- Davis Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in the area of Davis Ave. on 7/7. When she returned on 7/9 she discovered her vehicle had been rummaged through and a GPS unit was missing from the center console.

B&E MV: Between 7/8 and 7/9- Davis Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in the area of Davis Ave. on 7/8. When she returned the next morning she discovered someone had entered the vehicle and removed a GPS unit.

B&E MV: 7/9 between 12:01 and 5:00 AM- Berkeley Ct.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a MV. The victim stated that he returned to his vehicle to find that it had been rummaged through. A driver’s license and cash were removed from the vehicle.

Sector 5

Larceny Arrest: 7/9 at 7:00 PM- University Rd.

Officers responded to the area of University Rd. for the report of a larceny in progress. The reporting party stated that a female individual was attempting to steal a bicycle off a porch. Officers were able to apprehend a subject who fit the description in the area. The subject was positively identified and she was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building.

B&E MV: Between 7/6 and 7/7- Clark Rd.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle in his driveway on 7/6. When he returned the next day he discovered that someone had entered the vehicle and removed an iPod.

B&E MV: Between 7/9 and 7/10- Gardner Rd.

An individual reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle in the area of Gardner Rd. on 7/9. When he returned to his vehicle a short time later, he discovered a passenger side window had been smashed and a GPS unit had been removed.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Scam Advisory

There has been an uptick in the reports of larcenies under false pretense (scams) over the last several weeks. There have been several types of scams reported by both individuals and businesses.

A number of businesses throughout Brookline have been the target of scams purported by individuals claiming to work for NSTAR. In each case, a business received a fraudulent call from an individual claiming to be a representative of NSTAR. The individual stated that the business had an outstanding debt on their electricity bill and that their electricity would be shut off if they did not pay by a certain time with a prepaid card.

A second scam that has been reported involved the false claim of being hired to do work around a victim’s home. In this case, the victim stated that a male individual rang her doorbell stating that he was hired by a neighbor to put up a fence adjacent to the victim’s property. The victim allowed the suspect to enter her kitchen so that he could look at the property from a window. After the suspect left, the victim discovered that her bedroom had been ransacked and that there was an extensive amount of jewelry missing. It appears that the first suspect distracted the victim while a second individual entered the home and stole the jewelry.

The Brookline Police Department advises residents and businesses to be cautious of such scams. When in doubt, call the company to verify such claims before sending any money or allowing anyone into your home. If you believe you have been the victim of a scam please report it to the police.

Police Reports 7/8-7/9

Not Duly Licensed: 7/8 at 6:49 PM- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle weave out of its marked lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and he was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 1

Bike Theft: Between 6/30 and 7/8- Pleasant St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that he left his bike in the bicycle room of his building on 6/30. When he returned on 7/8, he discovered his bicycle was missing. The bicycle room is accessible to residents only.

Larceny from Building: Between 7/5 and 7/6- Beacon St.

A building manager reported the larceny of several brass doorknobs throughout a Beacon St. building. The reporting party stated that approximately 10 brass doorknobs had been removed throughout the building.

Traffic Arrest: 7/8 at 6:02 PM- Babcock St. / John St.

A bicycle officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer signaled for the driver to pull over, however the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed, nearly striking several people in a marked crosswalk. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area a short time later. The driver was placed under arrest for Refusing to Obey a Police Officer and Operating to Endanger. An inventory search of the arrestee’s person produced two fake IDs and a stolen license. The arrestee will additionally be charged with Possessing a Forged Driver’s License, Possessing a Stolen Driver’s License, and Receiving Stolen Property.

Sector 2

OUIL: 7/9 at 1:04 AM- Beacon St. / Charles St.

Officers responded to the area of Beacon St. and Charles St. for the report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival officers observed two vehicles that had been involved in an accident. It was determined that Vehicle #1 had been stopped at a red light when Vehicle #2 struck it from behind. Upon making contact with the operator of Vehicle #2 officers could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. Based on the observations the driver of Vehicle #2 was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor. There were no injuries as a result of the accident.

Larceny of License Plate: Between 6/20 and 7/8- Francis St.

An individual reported the larceny of a license plate. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in a Francis St. garage on 6/20. When she returned on 7/8, she discovered her front license plate was missing.

Package Theft: 7/3 between 9:30 AM and 5:45 PM- Longwood Ave.

An individual reported the larceny of a package. The victim stated that she received confirmation of a delivery to her residence. However, when she went to retrieve the package from her foyer it was missing.

Sector 6

Larceny: Between 7/4 and 7/8- Crafts Rd.

An individual reported the larceny of a gas grill. The victim stated that someone had removed a gas grill from her side porch.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Upcoming Liquor Compliance Checks

The Brookline Police Department will be conducting liquor stings, which involve liquor compliance checks starting now throughout the next couple of months. These stings will be conducted at all liquor licensed establishments, including package stores, restaurants and variety stores. These compliance checks are part of the duties of the department’s liquor control officer and will be done on a continuous basis throughout the year.

Preventing underage drinking is everyone’s responsibility. Compliance checks reassure youths do not have easy access to alcohol and that people over 21 years of age are not buying alcohol for underage youths, including employees and liquor license holders. Such activities and frequent oversight of alcohol retailers increases compliance.


Thank you,
Brookline Police Department

Police Reports 7/3-7/8

OUIL: 7/6 at 2:44 AM- Longwood Ave. / Sewall Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle cross over marked lines into the bike lane on two separate occasions. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Avenue and Sewall Avenue. Upon reaching the driver’s window the officer could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Shoplifting: 7/6 at 10:00 AM- Beacon St.

The manager of a hardware store on Beacon St. reported a shoplifting. The manager stated that he observed a male individual place an item in a personal bag and leave the store without paying. Officers were able to locate an individual who matched the description in the area. The subject was positively identified and he was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Warrant Arrest: 7/6 at 12:13 PM- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Quincy. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Operating after Revocation: 7/8 at 2:54 AM- Brighton Ave. / Commonwealth Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with a defective taillight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brighton Ave. at Commonwealth Ave. A query revealed that the driver had a revoked license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

Sector 1

Burglary: 7/4 at 9:15 PM- Babcock St.

Officers responded to Babcock St. for a residential alarm. Upon arrival officers observed a broken window and a brick lying on the porch. Officers furthered observed a second broken window and another open window in the rear of the home. It did not appear that anything had been removed from the home.

Bike Theft: Between 7/4 and 7/5- Harvard St. / Beacon St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that someone had removed his locked bicycle from the MBTA stop in Coolidge Corner.

Sector 2

Shoplifting: 7/3 at 3:54 PM- Harvard St.

A Walgreens employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he observed a male individual place several items in a personal bag and leave the store without paying. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’10”, heavy set, wearing a dark baseball hat. The suspect left in a late model tan or brown sedan. A search of the area yielded negative results. A short time later the same suspect shoplifted from a liquor store on Harvard St. During this incident Suspect #1 was accompanied by a second male individual (black male, ~25 years old, wearing blue/yellow shirt, jean shorts).

Shoplifting: 7/5 at 12:43 PM- Beacon St.

A Trader Joe’s employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that she observed a male individual place an item in a personal bag and leave the store without paying. Officers located an individual who matched the description in the area. The suspect was positively identified and he was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Package Theft: Between 7/5 and 7/6- Kent St.

An individual reported the larceny of a package. The victim stated that he received confirmation of a delivery to his Kent St. residence. However, when he went to retrieve the package he discovered that it had been torn open and its contents had been removed.

Sector 3

Larceny: 7/3 at 10:43 AM- Beacon St.

An individual reported the larceny of tires and wheels from his basement on Beacon St. The victim stated that sometime in January he switched out the summer tires on his vehicle for winter tires. The victim stated that he left the summer tires in a shared basement. When he returned on this date he discovered the tires were missing.

NSTAR Scam: 7/3 at 3:39 PM- Harvard St.

A Harvard St. business was the target of a scam. The business received a fraudulent call from an individual claiming to be a representative of NSTAR. The individual stated that the business had an outstanding debt on their electricity bill and that their electricity would be shut off if they did not pay by a certain time with a prepaid card.

Sector 4

Disorderly Conduct: 7/5 at 5:40 AM- Washington St. / Park St.

Officers observed two vehicles impeding traffic at the intersection of Washington St. and Park St. Vehicle #1 had broken down and several individuals were attempting to jump start it with the assistance of Vehicle #2. A query of both vehicles’ registrations revealed that Vehicle #1 was a rental car. The individual on the rental agreement was not present, therefore the vehicle was towed. At this time, one of the individuals present became enraged, yelling at officers and refusing to follow officers’ orders. This individual was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. A search produced several pills and a license that did not belong to the arrestee. The suspect will also be charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B and Possession of a Stolen Driver’s License.

Not Duly Licensed: 7/6 at 6:43 AM- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and he was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 5

Operating after Suspension: 7/7 at 1:19 AM- Boylston St. / Chestnut Hill Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop just before the intersection of Boylston St. and Chestnut Hill Ave.  A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Police Reports 7/2-7/3

Warrant Arrest: 7/2 at 8:04 AM- Nightingale St., Boston

Officers responded to the area of Nightingale St. in Boston to serve an arrest warrant out of Brookline District Court. The subject also had warrants out of Waltham, Somerville, and Dedham District Courts. The subject was placed under arrest without incident.

Sector 1

NSTAR Scam: 7/2 at 5:05 PM- Thorndike St.

A Thorndike St. business was the target of a scam. The business received a fraudulent call from an individual claiming to be a representative of NSTAR. The individual stated that the business had an outstanding debt on their electricity bill and that their electricity would be shut off if they did not pay by a certain time with a prepaid card.

Motorcycle Theft: Between 6/30 and 7/1- St. Mary’s St.

An individual reported the theft of his motorcycle. The victim stated that he left his motorcycle on the sidewalk of St. Mary’s St. When he returned several days later he discovered that his motorcycle was missing.

Sector 3

Warrant Arrest: 7/2 at 10:37 AM- Orchard Rd.

Officers observed a female individual in the area of Orchard Rd. who was known to have a warrant out of Dorchester District Court. The subject briefly attempted to flee officers before being placed into custody. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant and Resisting Arrest.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 7/2 at 9:20 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling without an inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 9

Larceny: 7/2 at 11:05 AM- Newton St. / Grove St.

An individual reported a larceny from his vehicle. The victim stated that from a distance he observed a male subject remove a leaf blower from the bed of his truck. The suspect then fled in an older model black pick-up truck. The suspect was described as a heavy set white male in his 30’s wearing dark clothing and gloves.

B&E MV: Between 7/1 and 7/2- South St.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in the area of South St. at approximately 10:00 PM on 7/1. When she returned the next morning she discovered her handbag, iPad, and a gold bracelet were missing. The suspect also removed an unlocked bicycle from a bike rack attached to the vehicle.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Police Reports 7/1-7/2

NSTAR Scams: 7/1- Harvard St.

Two Harvard St. businesses were the targets of scams. In both cases the businesses received fraudulent calls from an individual claiming to be a representative of NSTAR. The individual stated that the business had an outstanding debt on their electricity bill and that their electricity would be shut off if they did not pay by a certain time with a prepaid card.

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 7/1 at 8:32 PM- Harvard St.

A Verizon Wireless employee reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that he discovered a pair of speakers missing from the store’s shelves. The individual stated that all employees were busy with customers at the probable time of the larceny and they did not observe anyone acting suspiciously.

Sector 2

Larceny: Between 6/28 and 6/30- Station St.

An individual reported the larceny of his laptop. The victim stated that his laptop was stolen from an office at his place of employment. The victim believes the larceny occurred during normal business hours, when the front and back doors were open to the public.

Sector 7

Malicious Damage: Between 6/29 and 6/30- Newton St.

An individual reported malicious damage to the front door of the Larz Anderson Aurto Museum. The individual stated that the glass door was intact when she locked up the previous night. However, she returned the next morning to find the door smashed by a rock. There was no entry made into the building.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Police Reports 6/27-7/1

Burglary Arrest: 6/30 at 4:15 AM- Powell St.

Officers responded to Powell St. for the report of a breaking and entering in progress. The victim observed a male subject in his residence, at which point he entered a bathroom and called the police. The suspect exited the front door and was confronted by officers, at which point the suspect turned around and re-entered the residence. Officers entered the residence and located the suspect hiding behind a couch. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect and he was placed under arrest for Unarmed Burglary and Larceny from a Building.

Sector 1

Bike Theft: Between 6/26 and 6/27- Freeman St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle from his rear porch. The bicycle was left unlocked.

Bike Theft: Between 6/29 and 6/30- Stetson St.

An individual reported the theft of a bicycle. The victim stated that he locked together four bicycles and placed them in a garage. When he returned the next morning, he discovered that the lock had been defeated and one of the bicycles was missing. The garage door had been left open.

Larceny: 6/28 between 2:13 and 2:52 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

An individual reported a larceny from his gym locker. The victim stated that he placed his belongings in a locker at a gym on Commonwealth Ave. When the victim returned, he discovered that the padlock was no longer fastened and approximately $460 was missing from his wallet.

Sector 4

OUIL: 6/28 at 11:48 PM- Washington St. / Thayer St.

Officers responded to to Washington Street at the intersection of Thayer Street for the report of a traffic crash. Officers located two vehicles that had been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Vehicle #1 was struck from behind by Vehicle #2 while it was yielding to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Upon speaking with the operator of Vehicle #2 officers could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. Based on the observations the driver of Vehicle #2 was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor. There were no injuries as a result of the accident.

Bike Theft: 6/28 between 2:00 PM and 3:10 PM- Pond Ave.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that someone entered his open garage and removed an unsecured bicycle.

Sector 7

Operating after Suspension: 6/28 at 12:21 AM- Lee St. / Dudley St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Lee St. at the intersection of Dudley St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

OUIL: 6/28 at 2:52 AM- Newton St. / Clyde St.

An officer observed an operator slumped over the steering wheel while at a red light. The officer approached the vehicle and awoke the driver. Upon reaching the vehicle the officer could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor and Operating after Suspension.

Sector 9

Operating after Suspension: 6/28 at 9:08 PM- Belmont Rd. / Heath St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Heath St at Belmont Rd. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Public Meeting, Police Apply for Grant, Wed, July 3rd, 9:00AM

The Brookline Police Department will meet in Open Session on Wednesday, July 3, 3013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Public Safety Headquarters at 350 Washington Street, Brookline, Massachusetts to discuss the 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application. The BPD will be applying for $18,050.50 in grant funds through this Norfolk County regional application.  This is an annual application for federal grant funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
   The public is welcomed to attend this meeting.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Police Reports 6/26-6/27

Operating after Suspension: 6/27 at 12:48 AM- Brook St. / Hurd Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to signal while making a turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Brook St. and Hurd Rd. A query revealed that a passenger had a warrant out of Lawrence District Court. A search of this passenger’s bag produced fireworks. The passenger was placed under arrest for the warrant and Possession of Fireworks.

Not Duly Licensed: 6/26 at 9:53 PM- Boylston St. / Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St at Hammond St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and he was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 2

Burglary: 6/26 between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM- Monmouth St.

A Monmouth St. resident reported a breaking and entering. The victim stated that she left her residence at approximately 10:00 AM on 6/26. When she returned at approximately 2:30 PM, she discovered that somebody had removed a rear window screen and entered the residence. Two laptops and two cell phones were reported stolen.

Sector 4

B&E MV: 6/27 between 4:30 and 5:00 PM- Washington St.

An individual reported a larceny from a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her motor vehicle on Washington St. while she went into a nearby business. When she returned to her vehicle she discovered her iPad was missing.