4/5/2016

9:35am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Hall Road. The crime is believed to have occurred the previous night. A report was taken.

11:48am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Glen Road. This crime is believed to have occurred the previous night. Items were missing and a report was taken of the incident.

6:18pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Highland Road. This is believed to have occurred sometime the previous evening or earlier that morning. A report was taken.

4/4/2016

3:44pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Hawthorn Road. Multiple items were reported stolen, but no signs of forced entry were found. A report was taken.

4/1/2016 to 4/3/2016

4/1/2016

4:18pm: A resident reported a theft on Boylston Street. They discovered items missing from their wallet while at a local business. A report was taken.

8:20pm: A larceny was reported on Jordan Road. A bike and tools were taken from a residence. Three suspects were located nearby and will be summonsed to court.

4/2/2016

7:45pm: A resident reported a cell phone theft at Downes Field. A report was taken.

4/3/2016

7:44pm: Past thefts were reported at a residence on Perry Street. Tools and shoes were taken from a hallway. A report was taken.

Indecent Assault of Local College Student

Officers responded to the area of  Saint Paul St. and Dummer St.  late on Thursday evening for a report of a sexual assault. Units arrived and assisted the victim, who stated Wednesday at approximately 0145hrs, while walking home from a local establishment on Comm Ave. she was approached by a male suspect at the front door of her residence on St Paul Street.  The victim did not see where the individual came from or notice him following her. The suspect initiated conversation, but the victim informed the suspect to leave her alone. The suspect did not comply, and the victim , while trying to gain entry into the vestibule of her building, was grabbed and indecently assaulted by the suspect. The victim was able to break free and fled to her apartment, suffering minor injuries.  The suspect is described as:

Light skinned male in his mid 20's to 30's, with dark colored hair and facial hair. Suspect is between 5'9-5'10, unknown weight, unknown clothing, no distinct characteristics,. Victim had never seen suspect before, and was unable to determine direction of flight.  

3/30/2016

8:37am: Multiple tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Boylston Street. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

7:02pm: A theft was reported at a residence on Centre Street. Security camera footage was recovered and a report was taken.

3/28/2016

4:05pm: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Kendall Street for not being duly licensed.

3/25/2016 to 3/27/2016

3/25/2016

12:54am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Juniper Street and Washington Street.

3/26/2016

11:16am: A bicycle theft was reported on Mason Terrace. The theft is believed to have occurred at some point over the previous two days. A report was taken.

3/27/2016

11:35am: A shoplifting was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers located a male suspect and placed him under arrest.

1:16pm: A larceny was reported on Jordan Road. A bicycle was taken from a residence and a report was taken.

3/23/2016

8:27am: A bicycle was reported stolen from Netherlands Road. The bike was taken from the porch of a residence, which is believed to have occurred the previous day. A report was taken.

2:35pm: A bicycle theft was reported at a residence on Mason Terrace. In addition to the bike, a skateboard and scooter were also missing. A report was taken.

3/22/2016

1:21pm: A woman was arrested during a traffic stop on Harvard Street for driving without a valid license.

8:17pm: A jacket was reported stolen from a local business earlier in the evening. The jacket was not secured at the time it was stolen. A report was taken.

3/18/2016 to 3/20/2016

3/18/2016

7:08am: A bicycle was reported stolen on Beaconsfield Road. The bike was locked and taken with bolt cutters. An abandoned bike not belonging to the caller, which was not there previously, was found at the scene. A report was taken.

4:57pm: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. A suspect was caught and will be summonsed to court.

5:43pm: Tools were reported stolen from a work crew on Linden Place. The area was searched and a report was taken.

3/19/2016

1:12pm: Two vehicles were reported broken into on University Road, believed to have occurred the night before. Both vehicles were unlocked at the time. A report was taken.

3/20/2016

10:47am: A package was stolen from a residence on Stearns Road. Evidence was collected and a report was taken.

5:05pm: A man was arrested on Harvard Street after stealing from a tip jar at a local business. Officers located the man as he was walking away from the scene and took him into custody.

3/17/2016

6:09pm: A backpack was reported stolen from a business on Beacon Street. Camera footage was recovered and a report was taken.

11:49pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Crowninshield Road. The suspect reportedly entered the home, but fled when confronted by the home owner. Officers found no signs of forced entry and no items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/11/16 to 3/14/16

3/11/2016

9:21am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Webster Street for driving with a suspended license.

10:57am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Harvard Street for a default warrant related to a prior offense.

4:08pm: A shoplifting in progress was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers responded and arrested a suspect who was located nearby. Stolen goods were found in their possession and recovered.

3/12/2016

8:43am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Walnut Street. The break-in was believed to have occurred sometime over the previous week, and a report was taken.

10:23pm: Two bikes were reported stolen on Mason Terrace. One bike was locked and the second was reportedly unlocked. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

3/13/2016

7:56am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Newton Street for driving without a license.

8:24am: A past burglary was reported on Cutler Lane. Jewelry was reported missing. The matter is under investigation and a report was taken.

4:39pm: A resident on Lawton Street reported a theft at their home. Items were taken from their residence, possibly by a hired cleaner. A report was taken.

3/14/2016

4:04pm: Two bikes were reported stolen from a residence on Westbourne Terrace. Both bikes had locks, which were found to be cut. A report was taken.

6:59pm: Multiple subjects were arrested at a traffic stop, with a possible connection to previous break-ins. Please see the last blog entry for more details.

03/15/16

3-14-16                                 Arrests

As a result of several burglaries throughout the town an officer stopped 3 subjects in the area of Coolidge St. The stop led to the arrest of 3 subjects for the following offenses:

Possession of Burglarious Tools

Conspiracy to Commit a Felony  Breaking and Entering

Warrant Arrest

One of these subjects has been the suspect in a month long investigation for 18 Burglaries committed in the Town of Brookline

3/10/2016

3:17pm: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Commonwealth Ave. A description of the suspects was given and a report was taken.

7:01pm: A resident on Rawson Road called to report a past breaking and entering. A window was found damaged and items were reported missing. Officers collected evidence and a report was taken. The matter is under investigation.

9:41pm: A past breaking and entering was reported on Salisbury Road. Doors and a window screen were found damaged and items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/9/2016

A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Coolidge Street for a prior warrant.

3/8/2016

6:43pm: A woman was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Marion Street for a prior warrant. 

3/7/2016

9:05pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Ackers Ave. A phone and wallet were reported stolen. A report was taken.

10:12am: A motor vehicle was reported broken into on Smythe Street, with items taken from the vehicle. The theft occurred in the early morning hours, and a description of a suspect was obtained.

11:23am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Thorndike Street. He is being charged with falsifying an inspection sticker.

11:45am: A resident on Walnut Street reported the breaking and entering of their vehicle. The incident likely occurred earlier that morning. Nothing was reported stolen from the vehicle.  A report was taken.

12:38pm: A shoplifting occurred at a business on Commonwealth Ave. Officers found the suspect as they were leaving the scene and found several stolen items. The suspect will be summonsed to court.

2:41pm: A caller on Washington Street reported a past larceny. Items were reportedly taken from the owner’s residence back in January. A report was taken.

2:45pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Leverett Street. Loose change was reported as possibly taken. A report of the incident was taken by officers.

3/4/2016 to 3/6/2016

3/4/2016

1:13pm: Two bicycles were reported stolen on Gerry Road. Both bikes were taken from outside the residence, and it is believed the theft occurred the previous day. A report was taken.

3/5/2016

12:56am: A breaking and entering was reported on Buckminster Road. Police officers arrived and arrested a male suspect.

4:25pm: A package theft was reported at a residence on Beacon Street. A phone was reported missing. A report was taken.

3/6/2016

7:16am: A woman was arrested during a traffic stop for a prior warrant near the intersection of Harvard Ave and Commonwealth Ave.

8:17am: A caller on St. Paul Street reported damage to a neighbor’s rear door. The incident is being investigated as a breaking and entering and a report was taken.

3:48pm: A shoplifting occurred on Beacon Street. A suspect was located and given a no trespass order for the business.

2/24/2016 to 2/28/2016

2/24/2016

2:56pm: Officers responded to reports of a shoplifting from a Beacon Street business. The suspect fled before arrival, but a description was given. He was described as a man in his 20s or 30s, wearing a gray sweatshirt. Officers are investigating.

6:08pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Hammond Street. The crime occurred during the late afternoon. Entry was made through a rear window, and jewelry, electronics, and several other items were taken. This case is under investigation.

2/25/2016

2:58pm: A shoplifting was reported at a local business on Beacon Street. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, who fled in a dark jeep or small SUV.

5:19pm: A package theft was reported on Kent Street. A resident reported that a package was taken from their home, possibly earlier in the week. A report was taken.

2/26/2016

8:56am: A resident on Francis Street reported the theft of their phone. The theft had occurred a short time earlier. A report was taken.

8:59am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave and Ackers Ave.

2:11pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Craftsland Road. Officers found signs of forced entry, and it is believed to have occurred earlier in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

2/27/2016

1:34am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Homer Street for an existing warrant.

9:03am: A broken window was reported at a chapel on Harvard Street, although nothing was reported taken. Shortly thereafter, a window was also discovered broken on a vehicle parked nearby, again with nothing reported missing. A report was taken of both incidents.

11:34pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Columbia Street. Signs of forced entry were found, and it is believed that the crime occurred earlier in the afternoon. A laptop was reported stolen. This case is under investigation.

2/28/2016

11:10pm: A resident on Park Street reported that their vehicle was broken into. A window was smashed and a purse was taken. The matter is under investigation.

2/23/2016

1:50pm: Officers responded to a residential alarm on Eliot Street. When they arrived, they found signs of forced entry through a rear window. Officers are investigating this case as a burglary.

3:12pm: A man was arrested during a traffic stop near the intersection of Mountfort Street and St. Mary’s Street. He was brought in on two outstanding warrants and driving with a revoked license.

4:31pm: A bicycle was stolen from a home on Sherman Road. The bike was left unsecured in front of the residence. A report was taken.

4:48pm: A resident reported a past larceny. They stated that jewelry had been taken back in January, and a report was taken.

5:29pm: Officers arrested a man at a traffic stop at the intersection of Cottage Street and Goddard Ave for driving with an expired license.

9:18pm: A resident on Pleasant Street reported a package theft that had occurred earlier that afternoon. The package was delivered but its contents were missing. A report was taken.