11/15/2017

On November 15 a woman came into the police department to report a past larceny. The woman stated that a package was supposed to be delivered to her residence on Aspinwall Ave. on 10/24 and she never received it.

An officer responded to St. Paul St. for a report of suspicious packages. The reporting party stated that she had noticed two boxes by the garage the night before but thought nothing of them. When she saw them again in the morning she checked them and noticed that they both had shipping labels for neighboring addresses and were missing their contents. Officers confirmed with neighbors that one box had been stolen and believe the other was trash that blew away. The matter is under investigation.

While patrolling in the area of Aspinwall Ave. and Kent St. an officer ran a random query of a vehicle and found that the vehicle’s registration had been revoked and the registered owner’s license had been revoked. The officer conducted a traffic stop and confirmed the identity of the driver. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

11/13/2017 through 11/14/2017

11/14/2017

On November 14, an officer was monitoring traffic when he ran a query of a vehicle traveling in the area of Boylston St. and Sumner Rd. The officer found that the registered owner had a suspended license so he conducted a traffic stop. The officer confirmed the identity of the driver and placed her under arrest.

11/9/2017 through 11/12/2017

11/9/2017

An officer was dispatched to Winchester St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that his cell phone had either been lost or stolen earlier that afternoon.

An officer was dispatched to the Lincoln School for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had locked his daughter’s bike to a bike rack that morning and it was now gone. The next day the reporting party located the missing bike on Chestnut Street. The incident is being investigated.

11/10/2017

An officer was dispatched to Francis St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that their two blue Town of Brookline recycling bins were stolen overnight

An officer was dispatched to Freeman St. for a report of suspicious packages. The reporting party stated that when she arrived home at approximately 1650hrs, she discovered multiple packages addressed to various people that had been opened

11/12/2017

Officers responded to Commonwealth Ave. for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that she had observed a male party take several items and conceal them in a bag before leaving. The matter is under investigation.

11/8/2017

On November 8, a woman contacted the BPD to report a larceny. The woman stated she had taken her jacket off on some benches at the Runkle School gym and it was now gone.

11/6/2017-11/7/2017

11/6/2017

An officer was dispatched to Tappan St. for a report of an attempted larceny. The reporting party stated that they had locked a bike to a bike rack on November 3 and when he returned this morning the lock was damaged but the bike was still there.

An officer responded to Manchester Rd. for a past larceny report. The reporting party stated that on 11/5 he received confirmation that a package had been delivered and when his roommate went to retrieve it 17 minutes later it was gone.

Officers were dispatched to Chestnut St. for a report of a female party entering the residence uninvited. Officers queried the female party and found that she had three active warrants in her name. The woman was placed under arrest.

An officer was dispatched to Harvard Ave. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that when she arrived home around 8pm she discovered a package addressed to her had been cut open and the contents were missing.

11/7/2017

On November 7 a woman came into the police station to make a larceny report. The woman stated that that she had locked her bike to a rack on Washington and Pearl Streets approximately 2 months prior. The woman reported seeing her bike on 11/3 but when she came back on 11/5 the lock had been cut and her bike was gone.

11/2/2017 through 11/5/2017

11/2/2017

On November 2, officers responded to High St. for a report of a package theft occurring within the past two minutes. The reporting party stated that she had ordered a package and received a phone call from FedEx stating it had been delivered yet when she arrived in the lobby of her building a few minutes later, the package was gone.

Officers were dispatched to Harvard St. for a past road rage incident where a passenger brandished a firearm. The reporting party stated that she was sitting in traffic on Washington St. when another vehicle attempted to back into a handicap parking spot that was blocked by her car. The reporting party stated that the driver and passenger of the other vehicle began to yell at her and then the male passenger appeared to brandish a firearm. The reporting party continued towards Harvard St. while the other vehicle continued to follow and then drove off. The incident is being investigated.

At approximately 1615hrs, an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Washington and School Streets for a report of a road rage incident. The reporting party stated that he was driving on Aspinwall Ave. when a vehicle stopped in the roadway and did not continue with the flow of traffic. The reporting party stated that he yelled at the vehicle in front of him and then passed on the left side. When the reporting party stopped at the next red light he stated that a man exited the vehicle behind him and used a switchblade to slash his tire twice. The incident is under investigation.

11/3/2017

On November 3, officers responded to Beacon St. for a report of a man exposing himself on the sidewalk. The reporting party stated that she had seen a man exposing himself and when she confronted him he fled towards Washington Street. Officers located a man matching the description and the reporting party was able to positively ID him. The suspect was arrested for Open and Gross behavior.

An officer was dispatched to Salisbury Rd for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated that an item went missing about 2 weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.

An officer was patrolling in the area of Mountfort St and St. Mary’s St. when they ran a random query of a vehicle and found that the registered owner had an active warrant in his name. The officer conducted a traffic stop, confirmed the identity of the driver, and placed him under arrest.

11/4/2017

At approximately 0123hrs officers were dispatched to the area of Russett Rd. and Beverly Rd. for a report of a person looking into vehicles and trying to open doors. Officers located a man matching the description and the reporting party confirmed the ID. The man was placed under arrest for Attempted Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicles.

An officer responded to Francis St. for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that she had received confirmation of her package being delivered the day before and when she went to her building’s foyer she located her package open with the contents removed.

11/5/2017

An officer was dispatched to Aspinwall Ave. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had parked his bike unsecured in front of his residence the night before and that it was now gone.

An officer responded to Bartlett Crescent for a report of an Attempted Breaking & Entering. The reporting party stated that he had arrived at his friend’s residence and noticed that the mailbox had been removed from inside the front door and another door off the main foyer was damaged. The incident is being investigated.

11/1/2017

On November 1st an officer responded to Naples Rd. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had opened his garage to do work at approximately 6:30am and when he closed it around 10am, a bicycle was missing. 

An officer was dispatched to Francis St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated that he had parked his bike on the side of his residence the night before and when he returned November 1^st, it was gone.

10/30/2017-10/31/2017

10/30/2017

On October 30, an officer was dispatched to Griggs Rd for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had parked his bike in a garage on 10/28 and that it was now gone.

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for an attempted theft of a motorcycle. The reporting party stated that he had parked his motorcycle in a rear alley lot Saturday afternoon and that it had been observed around Monday at 17:30hrs in its assigned spot with the cover partially blown off by wind. The reporting party stated that at approximately 20:20hrs his roommate informed him that the motorcycle had been moved halfway into the spot next to it and the cover had been completely removed. The motorcycle handlebars had been bent and the locking mechanism was damaged. The incident is under investigation.

10/26/2017-10/29/2017

10/26/2017

At approximately 12:11pm, officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The store manager reported seeing a female party shuffle items under her jacket. The female party was still in the store and officers made contact. The woman admitted to taking items with no intention of paying for them. The woman was placed under arrest.

In the evening of October 26, officers responded to a business on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that she witnessed an unknown female party take items and conceal them in her jacket pockets. The employee stated that she approached the woman and asked for the items back when the suspect became aggressive and fled towards Coolidge Corner. The incident is under investigation.

At approximately 7:12pm, and officer responded to a residence on St. Paul St. for a report of an attempted Breaking and Entering. The reporting parties stated that they were home when they noticed that the rear door to the apartment was slightly open. The residents reported hearing people walking around in the rear stairwell but did not believe anyone had entered their apartment and reported nothing was missing. The incident is under investigation.

10/27/2017

On October 27, officers responded to New Terrace Rd. to serve a Federal Probation Violation Warrant. The male party was placed under arrest with no incident.

An officer was dispatched to Babcock St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime between 11:30am-3:30pm her wallet had been taken. The incident is being investigated.

10/28/2017

In the morning of October 28, an officer responded to Beacon St. for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that she had parked her vehicle overnight and in the morning she discovered a brick on her vehicle and more around it. The woman stated that there were several new dents to the hood of her vehicle. The incident is being investigated.

10/29/2017

An officer was dispatched to Pleasant St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that their bike had been left unlocked on the porch and was now gone.

An officer responded to Clinton Rd. for a past breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that he had parked in his driveway the evening before and that afternoon discovered that his glove box was open and several items were missing. The incident is being investigated.

Upcoming Road Closures

The following are some upcoming road closures for block parties and Halloween festivities. 

Saturday 10/28

Randolph Rd (3pm-8pm)

Sunday 10/29

York Ter (3pm-8pm)

University Rd (5pm-7pm)

Tuesday 10/31

Russett Rd (5pm-8:30pm)

Brook St  (5pm-9pm)

Ackers Ave (6pm-8pm)

10/25/2017

An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had received confirmation of two packages being delivered to his home yet he never received them. The incident is being investigated.

An officer responded to Harrison St. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that a package had been stolen from his front steps.

10/23/2017-10/24/2017

10/23/2017

An officer was dispatched to Centre St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime between the evening of October 21 and the morning of October 23, the tires had been stolen from her car. Later that afternoon, officers responded again to Centre St. for another report of stolen tires. This victim reported parking his car in a garage on October 20. Both vehicles were processed and the incidents are being investigated.

10/24/2017

An officer responded to St. Paul St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that she had left her bike outside, unlocked by her rear door overnight and that it was gone this morning.

An officer responded to a business on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that a male party had entered the store and attempted to take items without leaving. The employee stated that she confronted the man who left the items and fled through the back door.

In the afternoon of October 24, an officer responded to Reservoir Rd. for a report of a breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that he had parked his vehicle in his driveway overnight and the next morning items were missing.

Officers responded to a parking lot on Boylston St. for a report of a male passed out in a motor vehicle. Officers were able to awaken the man who had been unconscious in the passenger seat and have paramedics check on him. Attempting to determine the owner of the vehicle, the registration was located at which point a gun was found and removed from the vehicle. The male party was moved from the car and a bag of methamphetamine was found where he had been sitting. Officers viewed surveillance footage and observed two suspects purchase items associated with drug use. The male from the car was able to identify the other two subjects, one being the owner of the vehicle, who were then located in the parking lot. Officers searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia, including glassine bags, and another bag of meth. All three parties were arrested for Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law and Trafficking a Class B Drug. The owner of the vehicle was also charged with Improper Storage of a Firearm.

10/18/2017 through 10/22/2017

10/18/2017

On October 18, a woman came into the police department to report a larceny. The woman stated that items had been taken from her pocketbook while she was at work on Beacon Street. The incident is under investigation.

A man came into the police station to report a larceny from an automobile. The man stated that he had parked near the intersection of Dwight and Pleasant Streets and that equipment was taken from his truck. The incident is being investigated.

10/19/2017

Early on October 19, in the area of the Muddy River Carlton Street footbridge, an officer observed a male party carrying what appeared to be women’s handbags and who appeared to take notice of the cruiser and deliberately walk away. The officer conducted a field interview and found that the man had two active warrants in his name. The man was placed under arrest.

At approximately 11:19 am an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn on Harvard Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the operator had an expired license and the vehicle’s registration was expired as well. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that a woman had entered the store and placed multiple items into her bag before leaving without paying. The incident is being investigated.

In the afternoon of October 19, officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that a woman had entered the store and concealed items in her baby stroller before leaving without paying. An officer located a woman matching the description on Centre St. and escorted her back to the store to pay for the items. The woman will be summoned to Brookline District Court.

At approximately 14:37 officers responded to a business on Boylston St. for a report of a bank robbery. The reporting party stated that a female had entered through the rear door and approached the counter. The woman showed a note to an employee which contained a threat of a gun though none was shown. The woman fled through the front doors. The matter is under investigation.

An officer was dispatched to a store on Beacon St. for a report of a shoplifter who had just left. The store manager stated that a woman had entered the store and took several items without paying. Officers located a woman matching the description and the manager was able to confirm that it was the suspect. The woman was placed under arrest.

An officer was dispatched to Winchester St. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that a package had been confirmed as delivered but he never received it.

An officer was dispatched to Winchester St. for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated that he had attempted to make a purchase through Craigslist but after he transferred money to the other party, he never received his goods.

10/20/2017

In the morning of October 20, an officer responded to Commonwealth Ave. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that on October 18 she had placed her bike in the private garage and when she went back it was gone. The bike lock was later found on Egmont Street. The incident is being investigated.

An officer was dispatched to Brook St. for a larceny report. The man stated that he had left his bike in his driveway unsecured overnight and it was gone in the morning.

An officer responded to Brookline High School and was informed of a larceny. The reporting party stated that multiple bags had been rummaged through and items were missing. The incident is under investigation.

10/21/2017

Early on October 21st an officer responded to a residence on Babcock St. for the second noise complaint of the evening. The resident was advised and cited.

An officer was dispatched to Monmouth Ct for a report of a past breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that she had left her vehicle parked in her driveway on October 17 and when she returned on the 21st, several items were missing.

An officer responded to St. Mary’s Court for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime between October 11th and October 16th items had been taken from her home. The matter is being investigated.

Officers responded to Heath St. for a report of a pellet gun being shot through the window. The reporting party stated that someone had shot at her house creating a small hole in the window. The incident is under investigation.

10/22/2017

On October 22, an officer responded to Park Vale for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that a package had been stolen from her foyer.

Officers responded to Station St. for a report of an unarmed robbery. The reporting party stated that she had been sitting outside when a female grabbed her purse and attempted to take it. The reporting party stated that she yelled at the woman who then fled with a male party towards the T stop. Officers located two people matching the description on Brookline Avenue. Both parties were placed under arrest for Attempt to Commit a Crime—Unarmed Robbery.

10/16/2017-10/17/2017

10/16/2017

An officer in the area of Beacon and Harvard Streets was notified that a known party with two active warrants was in the area. Based upon the man’s description, the officer was able to locate the man, confirm his identity and warrants, and place the man under arrest.

In the evening of October 16, officers were dispatched to the area of Lawton and Thorndike Streets for a report of an assault and battery. The victim stated that he had been sitting in his vehicle on Lawton St. when he noticed someone walk by on the sidewalk. The victim then stated that he was pulled to the ground from the driver’s side door by an unknown male party. The suspect then began to attack the victim while screaming “why did you do this to me.” The victim stated that the suspect then stopped, ran towards the intersection and began to charge back when he was able to enter his vehicle and lock the doors. The suspect was reported to have fled towards Commonwealth Ave. The suspect is described as a young Hispanic male, thin build, with facial hair and wavy hair pulled pack. The incident is under investigation.

10/17/2017

At approximately 3:20am, an officer observed a male party riding a bike from Powell St. onto Browne St. with only a flashing rear light. The officer followed the man onto Browne St. where he emerged from a driveway and appeared to re-place his backpack onto his back. At this time the officer attempted to conduct a field interview. The male party acted hostile and began riding away from the officer after being identified. Based upon this suspicious activity, the officer requested additional units to canvas the area. Officers lost sight of the male party on Longwood Ave. but later discovered many discarded items near the Lawrence School Playground. Items included those suggesting that the party was attempting to break into cars. The incident is being investigated.

While conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Independence Drive, an officer observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

An officer responded to Hawes St. for a report of a past breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that she had parked her vehicle in her driveway the night before and when she returned in the morning it had been ransacked and items were missing. The matter is under investigation.

Officers were dispatched to Evans Rd. for a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party stated that an unknown female had tried to gain access to her locked basement door. The woman stated that she then confronted the individual who left and headed towards the garage area. Officers located the female in question hiding in the area of the garage. While speaking with officers, the unknown female acted erratically and was unable to answer simple questions but admitted to previous drug use. The woman was transported to the hospital pending investigation and determination of her identity. Officers were later able to identify the woman and found that she had two active warrants in her name. Once discharged the woman was placed under arrest.

10/12/2017 through 10/15/2017

10/12/2017

On October 12, an officer was dispatched to Summit Ave. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime between September 24 and October 2, items were taken from his garage. The matter is under investigation.

10/13/2017

On October 13, an officer was dispatched to Parkman St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that a package was stolen from his building’s front vestibule that morning.

An officer was dispatched to Washington St. for a report of suspicious activity. The reporting party stated they believed the occupants of a vehicle to be either high or intoxicated. An officer responded and in approaching the vehicle saw the driver holding a spoon of clear liquid and begin to draw it into a syringe. The driver was placed under arrest for possession of heroin and operating with a revoked license and the passenger was placed under arrest for being present where heroin is knowingly kept and possession of a Class A drug.

An officer responded to Kent St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that his bike had been stolen from a bike rack. The incident is being investigated.

An officer was dispatched to the area of Marion and Harvard Streets for a report of a fight in progress. The victim stated he and his wife were walking when a vehicle turned aggressively in front of them and he stated “do you have a problem?” At this point, the victim stated that the car pulled over and the driver attempted to exit and ultimately became entangled with the victim before leaving the scene. Officers located the suspect and he is being charged with assault and battery.

10/14/2017

An officer was dispatched to the lower lot of Larz Anderson Park for a report of a breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that something had been used to pry away the operator’s door latch so that the door could be opened and items were missing from inside.

An officer responded to Cameron St. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that his package was reportedly signed for and delivered yet he never received it. The incident is being investigated.

10/15/2017

On October 15, officers responded to Harvard St. for a report of a bicycle having just been stolen. Officers were able to locate a man matching the description of the suspect. The victim was able to identify the suspect and he was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Person.

A woman came into the police station to report a larceny. The woman stated that on 10/11 she had locked her bike to a rack on Beacon St. and when she returned, the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.

An officer was dispatched to 98 Clinton Rd. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that they had left a bike outside, unlocked and that it had been stolen.

10/11/2017

On October 11, an officer was dispatched to Stearns Rd. for a report of a past breaking and entering and larceny. The reporting party stated that she had gone out the day before without locking up and when she returned, items were missing.

10/9/2017-10/10/2017

Information from a motorist helped officers place one man under arrest, cite another.

On October 10, while on patrol in the area of Brookline Village, an officer was informed that two subjects on bikes had just stolen a package from the front of a building. The officer located a man on Brook St. who matched one of the descriptions.  The officer found that this man was in possession of stolen property which he stated his friend had handed him. Officers then located a man matching the second description and this was confirmed by the first suspect. The second suspect was in possession of stolen property as well as a Class A substance. The first subject was cited for receiving stolen property and the second subject was placed under arrest for possession of a Class A and receiving stolen property. 

10/9/2017

An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of receiving stolen property. Officers located a man walking a bike with no front tire and carrying a bike tire. Officers determined that the man had stolen the tire and knowingly purchased a stolen bike. The man was placed under arrest.

An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. An employee stated that they had witnessed a woman place items into her bag and leave without paying. Officers located a woman who matched the description and placed her under arrest. While inventorying her property, officers found that the woman was also in possession of various pills. She is being charged with shoplifting and possession of opiates.

A man came into the police station to report a larceny. The man stated that a package had been stolen from his residence on Gibbs Street.

An officer responded to Pleasant St. for a past larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had left his wallet in a business on October 4, and that when he went back to look for it, it was gone. The reporting party also reported seeing fraudulent activity on his credit card. The matter is under investigation.

10/10/2017

An officer was dispatched to Prescott St. for a report of a breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that he had parked his vehicle and when he returned items were missing. The incident is being investigated.

Arrest made after an alert employee saw a news story.

Today Police arrested a subject and charged him with Larceny from a building. The subject is accused of stealing a cell phone of an employee from a local store.

Today at 11:45AM a local business owner from Beacon Street called to report they had their cell phone stolen last week from their store. They indicated that a fellow employee was watching the news last night. They saw the story of a store on Beacon Street, were an employee had their cell phone stolen. The story showed a grainy photo of a possible suspect. Having the description of that subject today they went to review their store security video. In the video from last week they see a subject looking very similar to the subject shown on TV last night. Their video actually shows the subject take the phone off the counter. The video was turned over to police. A few hours later around 2:00PM the store employee called to report that they believed the subject from last week seen in the video had shown back up. Police arrived and located the subject out front of the store. Based upon the investigation the subject was placed under arrest, charged with larceny from a building. The investigation is still on going to see if this can be tied to last week’s case and if the subject can be identified as the one in the picture seen on the news. In speaking with the store owners from today they pride themselves with being a family store and proud members of the Brookline Community. They are pleased this had a good outcome, thanks to their employee who had seen the news story. We also give credit to our media partners who ran the story and helped get the word out of the similar past larceny.

10/4/2017-10/8/2017

10/5/2017

On October 5, 2017, an officer was dispatched to Fuller St. for a report of Malicious Damage to an Automobile. The victim stated her car had been parked on Fuller St. for a little over an hour and when she returned there were key marks on both drivers’ side doors.

Officers responded to New Terrace Rd. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that she had parked her car on Clinton Rd. earlier that day and when she returned, the license plate from the rear of her car had been stolen.

10/6/2017

Officers were dispatched to High St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that during the evening of October 3, his bicycle had been stolen from the building’s vestibule.

10/7/2017

An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of fraud. The manager stated that during the evening of October 6, a man came into the store and purchased items with a counterfeit bill. The incident is under investigation.

An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated that while walking on Pleasant St. on September 29, a car had pulled beside her and asked for directions. She reported that a female passenger then got out of the car and gave the victim a gold ring before driving away. The victim stated that once the car was gone, she noticed that her necklace was gone and a fake gold chain had been draped over her shoulder.

10/8/2017

On October 8, an officer was dispatched to Babcock St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime during the last few months items had been stolen from her safe. The matter is under investigation.

Man Sentenced to 3-4 Years in State Prison

On August 18, 2013, Brookline Police received reports of an attempted breaking and entering into offices at 7 Harvard Street in Brookline, MA. During the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that it involved 3 separate offices. Entry was only gained at one office where items were missing. The office was in a state of disarray with papers and other objects moved around. There was a briefcase and polo shirt missing. A coke botle and red t-shirt were also discovered. Various items were taken for processing.

On January 14, 2015, a Brookline Police Department Detective recieved a report from the State Lab that the DNA on the shirt was individualized to a Gerard Cribbie. Cribbie was at this point in 2015 serving a sentence for a similar incident that had occurred on August 6, 2013 within several hundred yards of the Harvard Street incident. This gave him a familiarity with the basic scene. Cribbie was found guily in Massachusetts Superior Court for Breaking & Entering in Nightime with Intent to Commit Felony, and 2 counts of Attempted Breaking & Entering with Intent to Commit Felony. Cribbie received a sentence of 3-4 years in a Massachusetts State Prison.