B&E 10/31/2014

At 5:30am this morning, officer's responded to Copley St for a report of a breaking and entering of a residence and a motor vehicle. The resident went to unlock her vehicle and saw the subject sitting in the car. The resident then called 911 and the subject exited the vehicle. Officers arrived and saw the subject hiding in nearby bushes. The subject then fled resulting in a foot chase. The subject was captured and placed under arrest. Several items were located on the subject that are believed to be stolen from other residence or motor vehicles. The subject is believed to be involved in other breaking and enterings of residence/vehicles in the Copley St and Commonwealth Ave area. If you have any information or incidents to report regarding this matter, please call the Brookline Police Department at 617-730-2222.

10/29/2014

Police Reports October 29, 2014

On October 29, an officer was conducting traffic enforcement along Boylston St and Hammond St where they observed a vehicle drive through a red light. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest for operating after the suspension.

On October 29, an individual made a report of receiving a call from someone claiming to be the IRS. This was a fraudulent call. Please remember to never give out personal information over the phone.

On October 29, an individual came to the Brookline Police Department to make a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was broken into sometime over night along Orchard Rd. Please remember to lock your car doors. 

10/28/2014

Police Reports October 28, 2014

On October 28, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light along Dean Rd. The driver was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver was not licensed to drive a vehicle and was placed under arrest for operating without a license.

On October 28, a subject was arrest for larceny of a bicycle along St. Paul St. The subject had been missing from Lawrence School and later found in the subject’s possession.

 On October 28, an officer responded to a business along Commonwealth Ave for a report of shoplifting. The subject came into the business, took two jackets, and then fled the store. The subject is described as a white male, around 5’ 9”-6’0” tall wearing a dark hooded jacket, short spiked hair, unshaven beard, with a messenger bag. Shortly after, another shoplifting incident occurred at the same business. A subject came into the store, stole two jackets then fled. This subject is described as a black male, 6’0” tall, wearing a brown jacket. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Brookline Police. 

Street Closures for Halloween

Due to prior years, there have been large numbers of trick or treaters in various neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have petitioned the Town for closure of the roads that are known to be busy. Below are a list of the roads that will be closed and their times.

Vernon St. (between Park/Harvard & at Harris/Vernon) - 3:45-5:30pm

Russett Rd. (between Independence & Asheville) - 5:30-8:00pm 

Loveland Rd., Ackers Ave., Doran Rd. - 6:00-8:30pm

Brook St. (between Toxteth & Kent) - 5:00-9:00pm  

Beals St. (between Harvard & Gibbs) - 5:30-9:30pm

10/27/2014

Police Reports October 27, 2014

On October 27, an officer conducting traffic enforcement along Harvard St stopped a vehicle that did not have an inspection sticker. The officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver had a previous warrant for his arrest. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

On October 27, an office responded to a report of a breaking and entering of two motor vehicles. The first individual reported her vehicle was entered during the weekend while parked on Beacon St. Several items were missing from the vehicle. The second individual reported that several items were also taken from her vehicle. Both vehicles are believed to have been left unlocked. The matter is currently under investigation. Please remember to lock your car doors.

10/24/2014-10/26/2014

Police Reports October 24 through October 26, 2014

On October 24, an individual came into Brookline Police Department to make a report of a stolen bicycle. Her son’s bicycle was taken some time between October 17 and October 20.

On October 24, an officer responded to Chestnut St for a report of a larceny. The individual believes that money was taken from her residence sometime Tuesday when no one was home. Please remember to lock your doors when leaving your residence.

On October 25, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn on Beverly Road. The officer stopped the vehicle and asked for his license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.

On October 25, an officer responded to Fuller St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The vehicle appeared to be rummaged through. The vehicle was left unlocked. Please remember to lock your car doors.

On October 26, an officer conducting traffic enforcement conducted a random query of a passing vehicle showing that the owner’s right to operate had been revoked. The vehicle was pulled over along Beacon St and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was revoked and the driver was placed under arrest for operating after the revocation.

On October 26, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along Harvard St. The officers initiated a traffic stop and asked the driver for their license and registration. Based on information obtained at the stop, the subject was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol.

On October 26, officer responded to a business for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the store manager who stated that there were two subjects walking around the store. One of the subjects took two items that were on display and put them into his bag. The two men then fled the store once they were confronted. The first subject is described as a white male, mid 20’s, 6 feet tall, wearing a baseball cap, black puffy jacket, blue jeans and a stud near his right eye. The second subject is described as a white male, mid 20’s, 5’7”, wearing a blue baseball cap backwards, a gray hooded sweatshirt with a school logo on the front, blue jeans and light facial growth. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Brookline Police.

10/23/2014

Police Reports October 23, 2014

On October 23, an officer responded to Lawton St for a report of a stolen license plate. The individual stated that upon returning to her vehicle that afternoon, she noticed her plate was missing. The matter is under investigation.

10/21/2014

Police Reports October 21, 2014

On October 21, an officer responded to Russett Rd for a larceny report. The individual reported that tools were stolen from the driveway.

On October 21, an officer responded to a business along Commonwealth Ave for a larceny report. The employee had an encounter with the subject after the subject took money from the register. The subject dropped some of the cash then fled the store. The subject is described as black male, medium complexion, 40 years old, around 5’9”-5’10”, wearing a black coat with a grey hooded sweatshirt underneath, light colored jeans, black sneakers and a navy blue baseball cap with a grey design. The subject was also with another person described as a black female, medium complexion, 40 years old, around 5’4” with short black hair possibly dyed pink in the front, wearing a black jacket and grey sweatpants. Please ncontact Brookline Police if you have any information regarding this incident.

10/20/2014

Police Reports October 20, 2014

On October 20, an officer responded to Park St for a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was taken sometime between October 19 and October 20. The lock on the bicycle appeared to be cut. The matter is under investigation.

On October 20, an officer responded to a residence where the individual believed she was a victim of fraudulent charges. Her card was charged several times at different businesses. This is a common crime, please be aware and monitor your charges.

On October 20, an officer responded to a business in Coolidge Corner for a larceny report. The victim left their backpack unattended and when they returned it was missing. Please remember to take your belongings with you and do not leave them unattended. 

10/17/2014-10/19/2014

Police Reports October 17, 2014 through October 19, 2014

On October 17, an officer observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian on a crosswalk along Harvard St. The vehicle was pulled over. The officer asked the driver for their license and registration. The driver was not licensed to drive and was placed under arrest.

On October 17, an officer responded to Park St for a report of a package theft. The individual stated that the package was listed as delivered on October 16 but has not received it. The matter is under investigation.

On October 17, an officer responded to Beacon St for a report of a breaking and entering. The individual stated that upon arrival back to the residence, it appeared that items were moved and looked through. Several items were missing from the residence. The matter is under investigation.

On October 18, an officer was stopped by an individual for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. A phone that was left in the vehicle was stolen. The doors of the vehicle were left unlocked. Please remember to lock your car doors and take valuables with you.

10/16/2014

Police Reports October 16, 2014

On October 16, an officer was conducting traffic enforcement along Harvard St with an expired inspection sticker. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest for the suspension.

On October 16, a police cruiser was struck from behind while stopped at a red light along Harvard St. The officers then approached the occupants of the vehicle. Based on information obtained during the interaction, it was determined that the driver was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and his license was suspended.  

10/14/2014

Police Reports October 14, 2014

October 14, officers responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival, an employee said that two cell phones were stolen from the business by two subjects. The subjects then fled the store. One subject was stopped and placed under arrest for the shoplifting incident.

On October 14, an officer conducting traffic enforcement along Harvard St conducted a random query on a passing vehicle. The vehicle had an invalid inspection sticker and was pulled over. The passenger in the vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and the officer asked for their license. The passenger had a warrant and was placed under arrest. 

10/10/2014-10/13/2014

Police Reports October 10 through October 13, 2014

On October 11, an officer responded to a business along Harvard St for a report of a larceny. A laptop was stolen from a table in the business. The matter is under investigation.

On October 11, an officer responded to Centre St for a report of a stolen bicycle. The individual locked her bicycle sometime the night before and upon arrival to the location the next morning, she noticed it was missing.

On October 12, through random query it was determined that the owner of a passing vehicle had a suspended license. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver had a suspended license and wad placed under arrest.

On October 13, an individual called into the police station to make a report of a larceny. An officer reported to Thronton Rd, where the resident resides. The resident stated that a package was stolen from her residence sometime after September 26. The matter is under investigation.

10/9/2014

Police Reports October 9, 2014

On October 9, an officer observed a vehicle with an inoperative tail light along Amory St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended, his insurance was revoked and the vehicle was unregistered. The driver was placed under arrest.

On October 9, an officer responded to Commonwealth Ave for a report of a larceny. The individual left some items in a locker, secured with a lock. Upon his arrival back to his locker, he noticed that the lock was missing and some of his belongings were gone. The matter is under investigation.

On October 9, an individual came into the police department to report a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The individual’s vehicle was parked on Stanton Rd the night before. Items were taken from his vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked. Please remember to lock your car doors, especially overnight.

On October 9, an office responded to Claflin Rd for a report of stolen packages. Two packages were believed to be stolen from the address. Please have packages signed for or schedule for a pick up at the post office. 

10/8/2014

Police Reports October 8, 2014

On October 8, an officer observed a vehicle go through a red light at the intersection of Boylston St and Cypress St. The officer pulled over the vehicle and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was revoked and the driver was placed under arrest.

On October 8, an officer responded to Kent St for a report of a larceny. The individual stated that a computer and another electronic device were taken from the apartment sometime in the morning or afternoon. The matter is under investigation.

On October 8, an officer responded to Park St for a report of a stolen package. The individual stated that the package was delivered sometime on September 29 but she could not locate it. The matter is under investigation.

10/7/2014

Police Reports October 7, 2014

On October 7, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal u-turn along Beacon St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver was unlicensed and the registered owner had an active warrant. Class E drugs were found in the vehicle and confiscated. The driver was placed under arrest for possession and unlicensed operating of a motor vehicle.

On October 7, an officer responded to Park St for a report of a package theft. The individual was notified that the package was delivered in the afternoon but could not locate it. The matter is under investigation.

On October 7, officers responded to a report of shoplifting along Boylston St. Once confronted, the suspect fled the store toward Chestnut Hill T Stop. The suspect was stopped on the train and placed under arrest for shoplifting.

On October 7, officers responded to a bank along Commonwealth Ave for report of a robbery. A male subject entered the bank and demanded cash from the bank teller. The subject left the bank after taking the cash. The man is described as a white male, in his early 20’s, 5’5”, no facial hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a black hat. The matter is under investigation.

On October 7, officers responded to a bank along Harvard St for a report of an attempted robbery. A male subject entered the bank and demanded cash from the teller. The subject then fled. The matter is under investigation.

On October 7, officers responded to a business along Boylston St for a larceny report. An employee’s purse was taken from the business sometime during the day. The individual’s personal credit cards had fraudulent charges made. The matter is under investigation. 

10/6/2014

Police Reports October 6, 2014

On October 6, officers conducting random query observed a passing vehicle with a failed inspection sticker. The registered owner also had a revoked license. The vehicle was pulled over the driver, who was the registered owner, was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle with a revoked license.

On October 6, an officer responded to Freeman St for a report of a past larceny. The individual stated that his phone was stolen at a business along Commonwealth Ave earlier that day. The phone was left on a table in the store and the individual was unable to locate it. The matter is under investigation. 

10/3/2014-10/5/2014

Police Reports October 3, 2014 through October 5, 2014

On October 3, an officer observed a vehicle along Harvard St make an illegal left turn form Webster St onto Harvard St. The vehicle was pulled over and asked the officer driver for the license and registration. The vehicle’s inspection sticker was expired and the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for operating with a suspended license.

On October 3, an officer responded to Babcock St for a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was previously locked onto a rack in a parking lot. The bicycle is believed to be taken sometime the night before.

On October 3, an officer responded to Davis Ave for a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was left in a garage and the bicycle was not locked.

On October 5, an individual came into the station to report fraudulent charges on his credit card. The matter is under investigation. Over this past weekend, there have been numerous reports of fraud on credit cards and debit card. Please be aware and monitor charges.  

10/2/2014

Police Reports October 2, 2014

On October 2, an officer responded to Cypress St for a report of a stolen package. The individual stated that his package was taken sometime on October 1. The contents were taken from the package and the box was left behind. 

10/1/2014

Police Reports October 1, 2014

On October 1, an officer responded to Tappan St for a report of a stolen package. The individual stated that the contents from the package were missing. The package was dropped off in the hall. Please beware that this is a common theft. Please consider having the package signed for or picking it up at the post office.