Thursday, January 31st

3:30PM: Officers responded to a report of larceny of two packages on Euston Street. The reporting party received a confirmation email at 1:37pm from USPS notifying her that her packages had arrived, but when she arrived home at 3:30 the items were missing. The packages contained clothing items valued at over $100.

5:33PM: Officers went to a store on Boylston Street regarding a past shoplifting incident. Yesterday morning at around 8am, an employee watched a woman purchase a box of cereal, and asked for a bag to put it in. She then remained in the store and went to the cosmetics aisle for a few moments, then exit the store. The employee thought this was strange. Later the employee checked the surveillance cameras and noticed the woman in question putting various cosmetics items into the shopping bag, then exit the store without paying for them. The employee states that they are familiar with the suspect, and were able to give the police some information to aid in the investigation.

7:09PM: Officers were dispatched to Highland Road for reports of a breaking and entering of a residence. When officers arrived they noticed a crowbar, screen, and shattered back window. Officers also noticed footprints in the snow leading up to the broken window. The reporting party stated that she left her home in the morning and returned home in the evening. She noticed the glass on the floor and the loud barks of her dog on the second floor. It appears at this time that nothing was stolen. Police are investigating.

8:08PM: While investigating the attempted break-in of residence on Highland Road, officers noticed a window screen pulled up of an adjacent home. There were also footprints in the snow leading up to this window. The window was closed but not locked. It appears at this time that the suspect did not enter this residence. Police are investigating.

Wednesday, January 30th

1:08AM: Officers were conducting a building check of Brookline High School when they noticed graffiti along the rear of a building. The graffiti depicted an anarchy sign and the words “We Be RESIT”. There were also two other images of what appear to be people. No other graffiti was observed at this time. Police are investigating.

1:03PM: Officers were dispatched to reports of an animal bite. A USPS employee reported that he was bitten by a dog while attempting to make a delivery on Chestnut Place. The reporting party stated that after he left a package at the front door, a dog ran out from the corner of the house and bit him on the leg. The dog is registered and the owner will be receiving a citation for the dog’s action.  

6:33PM: Officers took a report of a past breaking and entering to two motor vehicles on Leland Road. The owners (a couple) noticed both of their cars had been rummaged through overnight. Both owners reported no items were missing and admitted that the vehicles were left unlocked.

6:40PM: Officers responded to a similar case of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that on Monday, the 28^th, she left her car unlocked in her driveway on Plowgate Road. The following morning at approximately 8am, she noticed her motor vehicle had been rummaged through. No items were stolen or removed from the inside of the motor vehicle. Today, at around 6pm she heard her husband’s car alarm go off. She never saw an assailant but believes that someone was attempting to break into her husband’s locked car. These cases are being investigated

Tuesday, January 29th

Officers were dispatched to Payson Road for multiple accounts of breaking and entering of motor vehicles. It appears that the same person or persons rifled through a few cars on Payson Road between the hours of 11pm and 5am yesterday. Some of the cars that were searched were locked and others were left unlocked. So protect your valuables! Take everything out of your car and remember to lock your doors. Police officers will be increasing patrols in this area. If you have any information regarding these cases or anything suspicious please contact Brookline PD at 617-730-2222.

Suspicious Activity, North Brookline

There were two incidents this past week of suspicious activity involving a gun. On January 23^rd around 9:30pm, a group of students were walking on Pleasant Street toward Commonwealth Avenue when a large dark vehicle playing loud music passed them. A few of the people walking saw the driver holding what they described as a firearm out of the vehicle, mimicking firing off rounds. The car was described as a dark, boxy SUV type, and no one saw the license plate. The suspect was described as a dark skinned male with a small beard. At around 7pm the previous day, another incident occurred. A woman was driving on Saint Mary’s Street when she swerved to avoid a pot hole and got too close to a large black SUV. The driver of the black SUV pulled alongside the woman and the woman tried to explain that she hit a pothole and was sorry. This is when the driver of the SUV turned off their headlights and brandished what appeared to be a firearm. She described the suspect as having dark brown skin, black hair, and a short black beard. Since both cars were dark, large SUV type vehicles and the suspects appear similar, it is possible these crimes were committed by the same person. If anyone has information relating to these cases or others please report anything suspicious to us at 617-730-2222. Both of incidents are under investigation.

Saturday, January 26th

12:43PM: Officers responded to a business on Harvard Street to take a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that after his vehicle was washed (interior and exterior of the vehicle), he noticed an envelope missing from his car. The reporting party stated that a sum of money was left in his vehicle in a white envelope. After the car was washed he checked where the money was supposed to be and found it missing. He returned to the business and reported it to the business’ manager who checked the surveillance footage. The manager confirmed that an employee removed the envelope containing the money and put it in his pocket. Police questioned the employee who initially denied the theft, but then stated that he did take the money. The man then retrieved the money from a hiding spot and returned it. The employee was arrested for larceny.

Friday, January 25th

4:52AM: Officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard Street regarding malicious damage. The reporting party, on her way to work, noticed someone try to kick open the locked door of a coffee shop. An IPhone was found at the scene. There also appeared to be damage on the door of another nearby coffee shop. This case is under investigation.

Thursday, January 24th

8:52PM: Officers were dispatched to University Road for reports of bat exposure. The reporting party told police that a bat was flying around his home. In an attempt to catch the animal, it bit him on the ring finger. The animal was secured and sent to Mass Department of Health for a rabies test. No one else in the home was exposed to the bat.

5:26PM: A woman called the police to report her car stolen. She stated she went to her parking spot and noticed her vehicle was missing. When officers arrived, the reporting party told them she parked her red Kia on Columbia Street before going to work at 7am. When she returned at around 5pm, she could not locate her car. The car was locked. Officers canvassed the area and asked multiple towing companies, but no one could locate the vehicle. This is being investigated.

Wednesday, January 23rd

11:48PM: Officers were involved in a motor vehicle pursuit after a car failed to stop and performed multiple other traffic offenses. Officers witnessed a car without its headlights on driving through red lights and stop signs near Cypress Street. The driver had a suspended license and refused to stop the vehicle. After chasing the vehicle for approximately 1.5 miles, the suspect was arrested without incident.

Tuesday, January 22nd

9:56PM: Officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at a Gas Station near Boylston Street. The suspect showed a gun and demanded all the cash from the registers. There were no injuries and surveillance cameras captured photos of the suspect. This case is under investigation.

Saturday, January 19th

11:04AM: Officers responded to a report of malicious damage on Toxteth Street. The reporting party stated that he went to sleep around 1am and when he woke up this morning at 8:20am he noticed a rock had been thrown through his window. The reporting party said he and his family have no issues with anyone that would cause someone to damage the window. The man had already handled the rock before officers arrived so no fingerprints could be lifted.

Friday, January 18th

9:33AM: While at the front desk of BPD, a woman came to report a past larceny from her motor vehicle. She stated that she parked her car at a metered space on Pierce Street on Wednesday, 1/16, and left her purse in the back seat of the car. She does not remember locking the doors. She discovered on Thursday that her wallet was missing and some contents of her purse were slightly disturbed. The wallet contained her license, assorted gift cards, and credit/debit cards that were all valued at about $400.

10:38AM: Officers were dispatched to Freeman Street for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party stated that an unknown man rang his doorbell and stated that he had found a large pile of mail with this man’s name and address on it. The reporting party remembered placing his outgoing mail into the mailbox at the corner of Amory and Freeman Street on January 17^th. All the mail had been ripped open and was partially covered in some sort of sticky substance. At this time, we are unsure if there were more items stolen from the mail. Officers continue to try to get in contact with those who had their mail rifled through. This case is being investigated.

4:29PM: A woman reported a case of past malicious damage to her automobile. The reporting party stated that she parked her car in an open garage on University Road. Her vehicle appears to have been “keyed” by a sharp object. Officer’s noted the long single scratch on the rear hatch. The woman reported that other neighbors have told her of suspicious damage happening to their vehicles but at this time there are no other reports. This case is under investigation.

5:21PM: There were reports of an attempted shoplifting at a business on Harvard Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the business’s Loss Prevention employee who witnessed a black male in his 50’s pick up several items and attempt to flee without paying. The employee approached the suspect and although he was not cooperative, the suspect left all the items before he walked out of the store. The employee also managed to get a possible name and address of the man, but officers have been unable to locate the man. This case is under investigation.

Thursday, January 17th

12:13AM: Units responded to reports of suspicious activity on Pond Avenue. The reporting party stated he saw a white male with dirty blonde hair standing near a shed on the property. The reporting party called out to the man. The suspect fled out of the backyard towards Downes Field. According to the caller, the man did not appear to have taken anything but his action(s) on the property were suspicious. Police are investigating.

11:26AM: Police were dispatched to a home on Pleasant Street to take a report of a past package theft. The reporting party ordered two ink cartridges. The package was believed to be stolen on January 15^th, sometime between 12:30pm and 6:30pm. The lobby of the building has several surveillance cameras but no cameras where the package was actually located. Police are investigating.

Wednesday, January 16th

9:20AM: A woman called Brookline Animal Control to report that her dog was attacked by another dog at Warren Field Park. The reporting party explained that this is the second incident where her dog was attacked by the same dog. Officers contacted the owner of the other dog and she told them that while her dog was off-leash when it bit the caller’s dog. Officers determined that since the owner admitted guilt and the dog was involved in a separate biting incident that the dog would have its off leash privileges suspended for 60 days, and the owner would be issued a by-law citation. Both animals are registered and fully updated on their rabies vaccination.

11:56AM: Officers were dispatched to Amory Street for a report of a past stolen package. In late December, the reporting party remembers ordering a 10in Echo Show valued at around $250. Since he never received it, today he called Amazon and they reported that the package had been delivered on 1/8/19. The resident has a ring security device but his landlord stated that he was unable to see the theft. This case is under investigation.

UPDATE: The reporting party called officers today to tell them that the Echo Show had been delivered by Amazon today. The tracking information was very incorrect, and no crime has been committed. 

1:37PM: A man came to BPD to report a graffiti law violation on Verndale Street. At around 9am, the reporting party noticed new graffiti on his building that was not there the day before. There were no security cameras in the area. The man also reported the graffiti to the property management. This case is being investigated.

Monday, January 14th

1:51PM: A hotel manager reported a breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle on Beacon Street. After an employee of a nearby business reported some items missing from her car, the hotel manager checked the garage’s surveillance footage. In the videos, a man appears to be looking into vehicles and checking door handles. The break-in appears on 3 different cameras. The suspect is a white male, roughly 5’11, with dark brown hair and a short beard. This case is under investigation.

6:18PM: Officers were dispatched to Parkway Road for reports of larceny. The reporting party ordered a watch from EBay. The package was supposed to be delivered on Wednesday, the 9^th, but he never received it. Police are investigating.

8:13PM: Reports of suspicious activity sent officers to Parkman Street. Reporting party observed a male rummaging through mail and packages in the foyer of a building. The suspect was around 5’8, wearing winter attire, and fled on a bicycle. On the porch of the reporting party was a ripped package stolen from a woman just a few houses down. When officers got into contact with the woman, she noted that only one item had been taken from the package. This case is under investigation.

Sunday, January 13th

12:12PM: Officers responded to a report of bicycle theft on Tappan Street. A woman reported that her son’s bike had been stolen from the front vestibule of her property after 11PM last night. The item is described as a black BMX bike with neon green tires. The bike was left unlocked in the hallway. The reporting party was working on locating a serial number. This case is being investigated. 

Friday, January 11th

8:11AM: Officers responded to a breaking and entering of a vehicle on Babcock Street. At around 7:30PM on the 10^th, a man parked his van in the rear parking lot of his girlfriend’s condominium. The following morning at around 7:30AM, the man found items missing from his vehicle totaling approximately $4000. It appears the car’s door was unlocked. This case is under investigation.

11:15AM: Officers responded to take a report of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Copley Street. The reporting party stated that she went to her car in the morning and found many of her items in disarray. Nothing appeared to be stolen and the doors were unlocked. Police are investigating.

1:02PM: A report of shoplifting on Beacon Street was reported. At 12:59PM, two individuals walked into a business both holding large gift bags. The manager was alerted to suspects who were in the area. A short time later the manager spotted the two suspicious individuals matching the description enter the store, walk around for a little while, then leave. Later after reviewing the stores surveillance footage it was revealed that both suspects stole multiple items. This case is being investigated.

2:10PM: Officers responded to reports of shoplifting on Beacon and Harvard Street. A man, upon walking into a business, set off the anti-theft alarms. The manager was immediately suspicious of the man and asked him to leave. When the man left the store he set off the anti-theft alarms again and the manager contacted police. When officers watched the surveillance tape they observed the suspect take an item off the shelf and leave the store, again setting off the anti-theft device.  Several units responded but all were unable to locate the suspect. Police are investigating.

Thursday, January 10th

8:17AM: Officers were dispatched to Alton Court to take a report of a stolen back pack. The reporting party stated that the back pack hung in the secured common front hallway. The reporting party stated he remembered seeing it on January 8^th at 11pm. The following morning, he discovered the back pack missing, and its contents strewn about the floor in the hallway. He also noticed some mail, which was not in the bag, to be mixed in the pile. This case is under investigation.

12:25 PM: Officers responded to a health care facility on Babcock Street after receiving information that a patient had a rifle in their car. During a conversation a patient told a health care worker that they did not have a license to carry the gun, and it was currently in their pick-up truck. The health care worker advised her supervisor who told her to call the police. Officers arrived and located the unoccupied parked vehicle where the gun was alleged to be. Officers then located the patient (who also owned the vehicle) in the health care facility. The patient/owner gave consent to the police to search the truck. During the search Officers discovered an unloaded hunting style rifle in the vehicle. It should be noted that no ammunition was found in the vehicle or on the patient/owner’s person. The patient/owner was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm/Rifle.

Wednesday, January 9th

January 9^th 2019

2:37PM: Officers were dispatched to Beacon Street regarding a package theft. Multiple packages, which were meant to be returned to Amazon, were left outside the reporting parties' apartment. The packages were last seen by a neighbor at around 9:30am. When the tenant arrived home at 12:30pm, all the boxes were missing. This case is under investigation.

Monday, January 7th to Thursday, January 3rd

Report for 1/7/19 to 1/3/19

1/7/19

  

4:30PM: A teen had her backpack stolen from Brookline Public Library. The teen left her backpack unattended at around 3:30pm to do homework with friends. When she returned an hour later, her red Elite backpack was missing. This case is under investigation.

1/5/19

3:00PM: A resident reported that two of their motor vehicles were broken into while they slept. The suspect entered the vehicles, rummaged around, and stole some loose cash. Both cars were unlocked at the time. This case is under investigation.

5:00PM: Officers responded to a report about a stolen Tablet computer. A woman was at the Brookline Public Library and left her Tablet charging on top of her backpack. When she returned an hour later, the Tablet was gone. The Tablet is described as having a white cover and a red “spitfire” symbol on one side. This case is being investigated.

6:39PM: Officers took a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a residence on South Street. It appeared that the first floor of the residence was untouched, however the rooms upstairs appeared to be disturbed. Numerous items were stolen. This case is under investigation.

11:19PM: Officers were dispatched to take a report for a breaking and entering and larceny of a residence. The owners stated they were gone for two hours, but when they returned home they discovered jewelry was missing from the upstairs bedroom. It appears the suspect stole mostly gold jewelry and at least one watch. Officers believe the suspect gained entry through an unlocked bathroom window. This case is under investigation.

1/4/2019

9:16AM: Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a three year old pedestrian. The child was riding his scooter in a crosswalk when he was struck by a car. The child was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

  

4:05PM: Officers responded to a call regarding malicious damage to a vehicle on Egmont St. The vehicle had a very distinct scratch all the way around it, most likely caused by a key. The owner did not know who or why someone would cause this damage. This case is under investigation.

1/3/19

10:18AM: Dispatchers routed officers to an incident at Brookline Avenue Park where two dogs got into a fight. Both dogs have their rabies shot but one of the dog’s owners has been requested to license the dog for the future. The owner of the dog that was more out of control received a citation for the incident.

4:23PM: Officers were dispatched to a shoplifting in progress on Harvard Street. Two men entered the store with a large plastic TJ Maxx bag and began filling the bag with several coats. The two males fled the scene and dropped the bag containing seven of the stolen coats. This case is under investigation.

12-18-18 thru 1-02-19

12-18-2018

12-18-2018 a dog biting incident that occurred at approximately 0900 hours, at the Brookline Ave Park.  was reported. After an investigation was conducted,  both dog owners were cited. Both animals were licensed with the Town and up to date on their rabies shots.

On 12-19-2018 several items were reported stolen from an address on Kent St. The reporting party found a package next to his house, addressed to him that had been torn open. This case is under investigation.

On 12-19-2018 A resident of Monmouth St reported that their house had been broken into. They returned home and found that several of their drawers had been opened and shuffled through, several Christmas presents that had been wrapped were opened, and several things were out of place.  The presents had been opened but none were taken. No items were reported taken and there were no signs of forced entry. A report has been filed.

On December 20th, 2018 officers were  dispatched to the Brookline Police Station to take a report for an earlier accident which occurred on December 19th, 2018 at approximately 3 PM. The accident occurred at the intersection of Carlton Street and Monmouth Street. No injuries reported and very minor damage was reported.

On 12-20-2018 Officers responded to a business on Harvard St on reports of a stolen wallet. The victim believes the wallet was stolen from his jacket pocket when he went to the counter to add cream to his beverage. A request for the surveillance footage has been made. A report has been filed.

On Thursday 12/20/18 at approximately 741pm Officers were dispatched  to an address on Bowker St for a report of a past breaking and entering.  The victim reports arriving  home to find that the house had been broken into.  Several drawers inside the  apartment had been opened and shuffled through, and several things were out of place.  After noticing an envelope of cash, missing from the desk drawer in his living room the victim  called 911.  Arriving Officers found a window on the first floor back deck door had been broken with a rock, which was left on the deck.  And the first floor back bathroom window had been broken with a brick, which was left on the bathroom floor.  The window is directly above the basement bulkhead door and easily accessible from outside. Another apartment in the building also was reported to be broken into with items taken. A report has been filed, and neighbors surveillance footage has been requested.

On 12/21/2018 at approximately 1139 hours  Officers were dispatched to a business on  Beacon St for a report of a past larceny. The victim reports that while working her shift yesterday on 12/20/2018, someone had taken her wallet out of her bag. Surveillance footage has been requested and a report has been filed.

On Friday 12/21/18 at approximately 712pm Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Essex St and Dummer St for a report of a bicyclist hit by a car. The weather this evening was steady rain and 50 degrees.  The bicyclist  was not wearing a helmet or any reflective safety gear and went thru the stop sign at the intersection of Essex St and Dummer St where he was struck by the gray Nissan Sentra. NO serious injuries reported but the bicyclist did go to the hospital to be checked out.  

On 12/22/2018 at approximately 0120 hr, Officers responded to an address on Hammond Pond  PKWY to take a report for malicious damage to property. The victim reports that he was playing video games and he was startled by the sound of breaking glass. He went to his front window, lifted the shade and noticed that his front window had been smashed by a rock. The victim could see a gray sedan exiting the parking lot of his apartment building and making a right turn onto Hammond Pond Parkway. A search of the area was conducted for a possible suspects with negative results. A report was filed.

On 23 December 2018 at approximately 0926hrs Officers were dispatched to an address on Green St for a report of malicious damage. The victim reports parking his car, and upon returning to it found  three key marks along the front passenger side and passenger side door. The marks were approximately 5-6 inches in length. Surveillance footage from the area has been requested. A report has been filed.

On Monday, December 24, 2018 at approximately 1030hrs Officers responded to an address on Beacon St. on a report that someone’s tires had been slashed.  Upon arrival Officers found  a green Kia Soul , had severe damage to the right side front and rear tires, and both tires were flat and appeared to have been blown out by a forceful impact. Brookline detectives responded to the scene to process the vehicle.  They were able to photograph the damage to the tires and bumper. This case is under investigation.

On 12/25/2018, Officers responded to an address on Winthrop Ave for a report of a fire. Brookline Fire responded with units Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Ladder 2. Fire units entered the apartment building to assess the scene. Roughly 15 minutes after the Fire Department entered, they declared it safe for the residents to enter back into their apartments. The fire charred some of the wall immediately to the right of the stove and the pot that was burned in the fire was also burned. No other major property damage was reported. And no injuries reported.

On 12/28/18 at approximately 20:35 hrs. Officers responded to the area of  Lowell Rd. and Greenough St. for a report of a street sign that had been taken out of the ground.  A passerby had observed the sign laying in the street and had placed it on the sidewalk. The D.P.W. was on scene and showed me the sign as well as an another sign that had been taken out.  The signs are parking signs that are approximately 12' in height.  They are placed in the ground approximately two feet down but not secured by any means and are easily taken out in the soft soil.

On 12/29/18 at approximately 1300 hours Officers responded to an address on  Beacon St. for a graffiti complaint.  the building concierge who reported that there was graffiti on the regent circle side of the building.. The graffiti was written on the lowest part of the building in a corner in red marker and it said, " SSA: A Diabolical, Abominable, International, Cold-Hearted, MASS MURDERER. A second incident of the same  graffiti was reported on 12-31-2018 at 0725 hrs.at the  Lincoln School. The flag pole in the center of the traffic circle had been tagged sometime over the weekend.  This case is under investigation.

On 1/2/2019 Officers responded to an address on Harvard Street for found property. The reporting party who is an employee there stated about two weeks ago an item  was left at one of their cashier checkouts.  No one had claimed ownership.  The item has been placed into evidence for safe keeping.