October 19, 2021

Monday, October 11

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Village Way for a report of package thefts. The reporting party stated they were awakened by sounds outside and noticed two individuals opening packages outside. The matter is under investigation.

MV THEFT - Officers responded to a report of a theft of a motorcycle on Winchester St. The reporting party stated they left the motorcycle outside and noticed it missing. It has since been located. The matter is under investigation.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Longwood Av for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they found the center console and glove box emptied inside the vehicle, although nothing appeared to be missing. The matter is under investigation. 

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they noticed the car had been rummaged through and items were missing. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, October 12

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Eliot Av for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but it was gone by the time they returned home. The matter is under investigation.

MV THEFT - Officers received a report of a motor vehicle theft on Commonwealth Av. The matter is under investigation.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to Boylston St for a report of abandoned bicycles. They have been taken to the station for safe keeping.

Wednesday, October 13

FRAUD - Officers were called to Longwood Av for a report of a fraud. The reporting party stated they received a call from an individual claiming they were a customer representative from Amazon and that there was a problem with the party's account. They requested the party buy gift cards and give them the codes. The matter is under investigation. 

FRAUD - Officers took a report for a past larceny and forgery. The reporting party stated a check had been taken from their checkbook then later cashed. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, October 14

FRAUD - Officers took a report for a past fraud. The reporting party stated a check had been cashed without their knowledge or permission. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Gerry Rd for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated they secured items in a storage box, and when they returned, the box had been pried opened and the property removed. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a call on Commonwealth Av for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated that they witnessed an individual conceal items on their persons and then leave the store. The individual has been placed under arrest.

Friday, October 15

FRAUD - Officers were called to Cypress St for a report of a past fraud. The reporting party stated an individual fraudulently used a credit card, reading out the numbers after the chip was denied several times. The matter is under investigation

FRAUD - Officers responded to a call on Marion St for a report of a fraud. The reporting party stated that they were notified that their social security number was used to open a bank account without their knowledge or permission. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, October 16

LARCENY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated that they left their bag unattended on a table, and when they returned, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual was witnessed concealing items in multiple bags, and when they were confronted, they fled with most of the items. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, October 17

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - Officers were called to Beacon St for an attempted robbery. The victim stated an individual approached them from behind, pulled out a knife, and demanded their belongings. The suspect then kicked the victim and fled without taking any property. The matter is under investigation.

October 12, 2021

Monday, October 4

SCOOTER THEFT - Officers responded to a report of a motorized scooter theft on Sewall Av. The reporting party stated they had secured it to a tree but returned to find it missing. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers received a report of a fraud on Cottage St. The reporting party shared that they received an alert from their bank stating their card had been used in a fraudulent purchase. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers took a report of a package theft that occurred on St Paul St. The reporting party stated they received an email confirmation of the delivery, but the package was gone by the time they returned. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, October 5

FRAUD - Officers took a report of a fraud by check. The reporting party stated they checked their bank statement and noticed a check had been cashed for a different amount. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Harrison St for a report of a scam. The reporting party stated they received a letter offering a reduced price for student loans in exchange for down payment and personal information. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a scam. The reporting party shared that they received an email claiming their computer and phone lines had been compromised and that, in order to fix the problem, they would need to pay an amount in various gift cards. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, October 6

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting that occurred on Commonwealth Av. The reporting party witnessed an individual attempt to leave without paying. The individual had been apprehended.

CAR BREAK - Officers were called to Marion St regarding a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they noticed property missing after leaving their car overnight. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on St Paul St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the delivery, but it was gone when they arrived. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, October 7

BIKE THEFT - Officers took a report of a bike theft on Egmont St. The matter is under investigation.

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of graffiti on the property. The matter is has been referred to the Community Service Department.

Friday, October 8

LARCENY - Officers responded to a call on Eliot Av for a report of a wallet theft. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, October 9

FRAUD - Officers took a report of a fraud. The victim stated that they received an email that said to use a number provided to contact Apple about a potential issue with their account. The individual claimed to be from Apple and asked for banking details. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Lancaster Tr for a report of a fraud. The victim shared that they received notice from the Unemployment office about a claim, and they were advised to contact the Social Security Fraud Hotline. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Alton Pl for a past bike theft. The reporting party stated that the bike had been secured via the front tire, but the tire had been removed and the bike stolen. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, October 10

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Webster St for a report of a burglary. The individual was found and will be summonsed to court.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Davis Av for a report of a past bike theft. The reporting party stated that the bike had been secured via the front tire, but the tire had been removed and the bike stolen. The matter is under investigation.

October 4, 2021

Monday, September 27

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a report of a package theft on Beacon St. The reporting party received an email confirmation of the delivery, but the package was gone by the time they went to collect it. The matter is under investigation.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were contacted about a report of found property on University Rd. They took the keys to the station for safe keeping.

FRAUD - Officers responded to a call on Brook street about ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received a letter regarding an unemployment claim made in their name. They were advised to monitor their accounts. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, September 28

FRAUD - Officers were called to Jordan Rd for a report of fraud. The reporting party stated they received an alert from the bank about a possible fraudulent check. They were advised, and the matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Crafts Rd for a report of ID fraud. The reporting party stated they received mail regarding a fraudulent bank account in their name. They were advised, and the matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, September 29

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - Officers were called to Kent St for a report of an attempted breaking and entering. The individual was apprehended and placed under arrest.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Carlton St for a report of a fraud. The reporting period stated they received a call from an individual threatening legal action for false charges and demanding the victim's information. They have been advised. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to a report of a burglary on Babcock St. The victim shared that they returned home to find the door unlocked, the rooms rummaged through, and property missing. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to a call of a dispute between two individuals on Blake Rd. They addressed both parties and determined they would be summonsed to court.

Thursday, September 30

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Babcock St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that they received email and verbal confirmation that their package had been delivered, but it was gone by the time they went to get it. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Walnut St for a past fraud report. The reporting party stated that their card had been used without their knowledge or authority. They have been advised to notify reporting agencies and monitor their account for further fraudulent activity. The matter is under investigation.

LICENSE PLATE THEFT - Officers received a report for a theft of a license plate on Holly La. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, October 1

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of a past shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual entered the store and began placing items in a bag while an accomplice kept watch. They left the store without incident. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, October 2

LARCENY - Officers responded to Beacon St for a report of a theft of a bag. The reporting party shared that they left the bag outside and returned to find it missing. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers received a report of a fraud by check. The reporting party stated they noticed a check had been altered and cashed. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of a shoplifting. The reporting party stated an individual entered the store, concealed items on their person, and attempted to leave without paying. When an employee confronted them, the individual began swearing and walked out without stopping. The matter is under investigation.

SCAM - Officers received a report of an online scam. The reporting party stated they received threatening texts and demands for payments over bitcoin. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, October 3

LARCENY - Officers were called to Tappan St for a report of a larceny of town property. It was discovered that the street sign had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

September 27, 2021

Monday, September 20

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a call on Harvard St regarding a shoplifting incident. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Naples Rd for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party shared it had been in the driveway, when it went missing. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Marion St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they had secured the bike to a bike rack and that both the bike and lock were missing. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers were called to Webster St for a report of a stolen purse. The reporting party stated they noticed their purse missing upon returning to their room. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers took report of a fraud. The reporting party shared they were contacted by a bank regarding a fraudulent check. They were advised, and the matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Eliot Av for a report of a fraud. The reporting party shared that, while looking to purchase an item online, the seller requested gift cards as payment but never delivered the item. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, September 21

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a call on Harvard St regarding a shoplifting incident. The matter is under investigation.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Beacon St for a report of package thefts. The reporting party witnessed an individual placing the contents in a bag and then leaving. The matter is under investigation.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were approached by an individual who found an apple watch in the area of Amory Park . The watch was taken to the station for safe keeping.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Washington St for a report of an internet fraud. The victim shared that someone had made several withdrawals online from a bank account. They were advised, and the matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to a call on Aspinwall Av for a report of a fraud. The reporting party shared they received a bill under their name, despite never purchasing or authorizing the account. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, September 22

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call on Abbottsford Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of an automobile. The reporting party discovered property missing in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

ANIMAL BITE - Animal control was contacted by an individual reporting an incident between two dogs and their owners on Brookline Av. The owner was issued a town by-law citation.

FRAUD - Officers took a report of a fraud. The reporting party shared they were contacted by an individual claiming to be a US Marshall. This individual stated reporting party was a victim of identity theft and would need to send a payment through bitcoin in order to secure a new Social Security Account. The victim was advised to monitor personal information and accounts. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, September 23

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a call on Commonwealth Ave for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party shared that two individuals entered the store and concealed items in their jacket pockets before leaving. The matter is under investigation.

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Station St regarding a past burglary. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers responded to Stetson St for a report of a fraud. The reporting party shared that they received notice that they applied for unemployment benefits. They were advised to report this as a scam and monitor their accounts for fraudulent activity. The matter is under investigation.

FRAUD - Officers were called to Boylston St for a report of a fraud. The reporting party shared that they noticed fraudulent withdrawals from a bank account. They were advised to alert their banks. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, September 24

ASSAULT - Officers responded to a report of an assault on Amory St. Upon arrival, they addressed the parties involved and concluded the guilty party will be summonsed for A&B.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Monmouth St for a report of a package theft. The reporting party shared they received an email confirming the delivery, but the package was gone by the time they went to collect it.

Saturday, September 25

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to St Paul St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they secured their bike to a bike rack but returned to find the lock cut and the bike gone. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers were called to Boylston St for a report of a past assault. The victim shared they were in their car at a red light when something struck them in the face. They believe the passenger from another vehicle threw an unknown object at them. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, September 26

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to a call on Francis St for a report of an abandoned bike. It has been taken to the station for safe keeping.

PROPERTY DAMAGE - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of damage to a building. The reporting party stated they discovered their shop window had been smashed during the night. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to a call in the area of Babcock St and John St for a report of an assault. The responsible party will be summonsed for A&B.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Commonwealth Ave for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party shared that an individual took items and left without paying. The matter is under investigation.

September 20, 2021

Monday, September 13

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Beech Rd for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party stated they found a BlueBike by their shed and their own bikes gone. The matter is under investigation

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Coolidge St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party shared they found an unknown bike at the end of their driveway and that their own bike was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, September 14

ASSAULT - Officers responded to call on Browne St for a report of an assault with an attempt to rob. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, September 15

BURGLARY - Officers were called to Vernon St regarding a burglary. The reporting party returned home to find the front door unlocked and property missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Thursday, September 16

LARCENY - Officers responded to a report of a theft of a purse on Pleasant St. The reporting party shared they had left their purse on the floor. The purse has since been found.

MV THEFT - Officers received a report of a motor vehicle theft on Commonwealth Av. The matter is under investigation.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were called to Harvard St for a report of found property and were given a radio. It was taken to the station for safekeeping.

Friday, September 17

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers received a report of a past package theft on Browne St. The reporting party stated they received confirmation of the package's delivery, but it was gone by the time they went to collect it. The matter is under investigation.

Saturday, September 18

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a report of a car break on Beacon St. The victim shared they found their trunk opened and rummaged through, although nothing appeared to be taken. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, September 19

LARCENY - Officers were called to Coolidge St regarding a theft of cell phones. The reporting party stated they had left their phone on the sidewalk and returned to find it missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

September 13, 2021

Monday, September 6

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Lawton St for a report of a bike theft. The reporting party shared that they returned home in the morning to find their three bikes, which had been secured with a bike lock, were gone. The matter is under investigation.

MV THEFT - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of a theft of a motor vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

ASSAULT - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St regarding an assault. The victim reported an individual approached them and attempted to kick them after a verbal interaction. Officers are looking into the matter further.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to a call on Harvard St regarding shoplifting. The individual was apprehended, and the items were returned. 

ROBBERY - Officers were called to Corey Rd for reports of an individual behaving aggressively toward others. They were apprehended and placed under arrest.

Tuesday, September 7

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to Beacon St regarding new graffiti. The reporting party stated there were new tags on the garage walls. The matter is being referred to the community service division.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Egmont St regarding a bike theft. The reporting party shared their bike and the lock had been removed from the bike rack. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, September 9

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Babcock St regarding a theft of a package. The reporting party stated they received an email confirmation of the delivery, but one of the two packages was missing by the time they went to collect them. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, September 10

ANIMAL BITE - Officers were called to Freeman street for a report of a dog bite. The dog was confirmed up to date on its vaccinations. The matter has been referred to an animal control officer.

ROBBERY - Officers responded to a report of a robbery on Naples Rd. The victim stated they were approached by two individuals, who then took the victim's phone and wallet. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, September 12

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Babcock regarding a package theft. The reporting party stated they received confirmation, but when they went to check, one of the packages was missing. The matter has been resolved.

September 7, 2021

Monday, August 30

LARCENY - Officers responded to Beacon St regarding a theft of auto parts. The reporting party stated they had parked their car at a meter and later found a Catalytic Converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

LARCENY - Officers responded to Corey Rd regarding a theft of auto parts. The reporting party stated they noticed a car idling next to their own. Later they found their Catalytic Converter had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Beacon St regarding a past bike theft. The reporting party shared they had secured their bike outside their residence, but it was gone when they returned. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Tuesday, August 31

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a call on Browne St regarding a breaking and entering. The victim stated they returned home to the door open and property missing. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Littell Rd regarding a bike theft. The victim shared they had secured their bikes to a tree in the rear of the residence. They found the cord lock cut and both bikes missing. One of the bikes, which had a secondary lock around the wheel, has been recovered. Officers are looking into the matter further.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT - Officers were called to Gerry Rd for a report of a theft of a motor vehicle. The victim shared they believed the doors were locked but woke to find their vehicle missing. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, September 2

DOG BITE -  Officers responded to a report for a past dog bite on Sewall Av. The reporting party stated that while walking towards St. Paul St a dog ran at them and bit them in the leg. 

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Longwood Av regarding a bike theft. The victim shared they had stored their bike inside the apartment complex but noticed it missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Friday, September 3

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a report for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated they had parked their car on Harvard St and discovered their wallet had been removed. They were advised to freeze their cards and watch their account for further suspicious activity. The matter is under investigation.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Acron Rd regarding a bike theft. The reporting party shared that their bike was missing from their driveway. The matter is under investigation.

Sunday, September 5

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call on Winthrop Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated they noticed property missing after having left their vehicle unlocked overnight. The matter is under investigation.

August 31, 2021

 Monday, August 23

CAR BREAK -  Officers were called to Wolcott Rd regarding a past car break. The victim shared they noticed the car had been rummaged through and property removed. The matter is under investigation.

GRAFFITI - Officers were called to a local school for a report of graffiti. The matter has been referred to the Brookline PD community service department.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call on Rangeley Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated they noticed property strewn about the car as well as on the ground nearby, though nothing appeared to be taken. Officers are looking into the matter further.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a report of a package theft from Toxteth St. The victim shared they received email and photo confirmation of deliveries, but the packages were gone when they went to collect them. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Tuesday, August 24

LARCENY - Officers were called to Longwood Av regarding a theft of a necklace. The victim shared they were approached by an individual who removed their necklace and gave them fake jewelry in exchange. The matter is under investigation.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers were called to Commonwealth Av for a report of shoplifting. The reporting party witnessed an individual placing items in a reusable bag. They then became irate with employees when they approached and left without paying.

Wednesday, August 25

CAR BREAK -  Officers were called to Aspinwall Av regarding a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim shared that they found the contents of the central console dumped onto the passenger seat and property missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Alton Pl for a report of a bike theft. The victim shared that they left the bike inside the lobby of their building, but it was gone the next morning. Officers are looking into the matter further.

BIKE THEFT -  Officers responded to Linden St for a report of a bike theft. The victim shared that they left their bikes on a bike rack and returned to find one missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Heath St regarding a theft of a package. The victim shared the package had been confirmed as delivered but was gone by the time they returned home. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Thursday, August 26

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Alton Pl regarding a bike theft. The victim shared that they had secured their bike inside the building, but when they returned, it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, August 27

SCOOTER THEFT - Officers responded to Thorndike St regarding a theft of a motor scooter. The victim stated it was stolen overnight from their driveway. The motor scooter was recovered later that morning.

Saturday, August 28

BURGLARY - Officers responded to a call on Naples St. The victim reported they returned home to find a window open and back door open. Nothing appeared to be taken. Officers are looking into the matter further.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Boylston St regarding a recent bike theft. The victim shared they left their bike outside a business while they went inside. When they returned, their bike was gone. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Sunday, August 29

BURGLARY - Officers responded to a call on Grove St regarding a burglary of a convenience store. Officers are looking into the matter further.

August 23, 2021

Monday, August 16

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by an individual who stated they had trapped a bat in their apartment. The police took custody of it to submit for rabies testing.

Tuesday, August 17

SCOOTER THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St regarding a stolen moped. The victim stated that they had left the moped behind his building overnight and woke to find it missing. Officers are looking in the area for surveillance footage.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Browne St regarding a recent bike theft. The victim found the lock to their storage unit broken and their bike missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Wednesday, August 18

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call regarding a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Kent St. The victim shared that they had left their car parked on the street, and when they returned, property was missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers were called to Harvard St regarding found property. They were given a phone and took it to the station for safe keeping.

Thursday, August 19

FALSE PRETENSE - Officers responded to a call regarding a theft by false pretense. The victim shared they received an email claiming to be from a trusted source and stating their was an issue with a past invoice.

Friday, August 20

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers were called to Centre St regarding a package theft. The victim stated they had received an email and picture confirming the arrival of their package, but the item was gone by the time they went to collect it. 

Saturday, August 21

ANIMAL BITE - Officers were called to Winchester St regarding a dog bite. The victim shared they were walking through the neighborhood when an unleashed dog bit them on the leg. Officers are looking into the matter.

Sunday, August 22

BACKPACK THEFT - Officers were called to Amory Park regarding a recent theft from a backpack. The victim shared that they had left their bag unattended and returned to find an individual rummaging through it. Officers are looking into the matter further.

August 16, 2021

 Monday, August 9

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Harvard St, where the reporting party shared the bike had been stored in the car port. Officers are looking into the matter further.

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by a couple who reported they had trapped a bat that was flying in their bedroom. The police took custody of it to submit for rabies testing.

Tuesday, August 10

FOUND PROPERTY -  Officers found an unattended, unsecured bike at Still St. Due to the frequency of bike thefts in the area, the bike was retrieved for safekeeping.

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by an individual who reported they had trapped a bat in their house. The police took custody of it to submit for rabies testing.

Wednesday, August 11

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by an individual who reported they returned home to find their cat with a dead bat in its mouth. The cat is reportedly up to date with its shots, and the police took custody of the bat to submit for rabies testing.

Thursday, August 12

ATTEMPTED LARCENY - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St. regarding an attempted larceny of a scooter. The victim stated they found damage done to their scooter and belongings scattered around the garage, although nothing appears to have been taken. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage of the incident.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Harvard St. regarding a bike theft. The victim reported that she had secured her bike with a lock but, upon returning, the bike and lock were gone. Officers are looking into the matter further.

Friday, August 13

AUTOMOBILE THEFT - Officers were called to Winthrop Rd for a theft of a motor vehicle. The victim shared that they had last seen the vehicle the previous night and woke to find it missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a call for an attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Rawson Rd.  The victim shared that they came upon someone rummaging through the vehicle. Nothing appears to have been taken.

SCAM - Officers responded to a claim of a recent scam. The victim shared that they received an email stated they needed renew their computer's operating system and requested a sum sent to a PayPal account. The victim was advised, and officers are looking further into the matter.

BURGLARY - Officers responded to a call regarding a burglary on Beacon St. A witness saw a man break into the store and called the police. Officers are looking for surveillance footage in the area.

Saturday, August 14

BIKE THEFT -  Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Francis St. The victim stated they had secured their bike with a cable lock and returned the next morning to find the lock cut and bike missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a call for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Beacon St.  The victim shared that they observed bags missing from their vehicle upon their return. Officers are looking into the matter further.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a call on High St. The victim shared that they received emails confirming the package's delivery, but the packages were gone. Officers are looking at surveillance footage in the area.

Sunday, August 15

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St for a report of graffiti tags on a building. 

MOPED THEFT - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St. regarding a reported scooter theft. The victim stated they had secured the moped with a chain, but upon their return, the chain was on the ground, unlocked. Officers are looking into the matter further.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to a call regarding an abandoned bike missing its seat and pedals. The bike was taken to the station for safekeeping.

August 9, 2021

 Monday, August 2

ASSAULT - Officers responded to a call on Beacon St. at around 10:30 pm. The victims shared that a man confronted them, asking if they wanted to fight, and proceeded to push one of the victims. The suspect then left the area. Officers are checking the area for surveillance footage of the altercation.

Tuesday, August 3

CAR BREAK - Offers responded to a report of a car break on Columbia St. The victim witnessed an individual ride away on a bike that had been stored in their vehicle. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect and return the property.

Wednesday, August 4

FOUND PROPERTY -  Officers were called to the corner of Aspinwall and Brookline Ave for a report of found property.  They were given a child's backpack with a fan inside and brought it to the station for safekeeping.

DAMAGE TO A BUILDING -  Officers responded to Beverly Rd. for a report of malicious damage. The reporting party said he found other debris in the area suggesting youths like to hang out in the area.

Friday, August 6

ID FRAUD - Officers responded to an unemployment fraud report where an unemployment benefit claim was made in the victim's name. The reporting party alerted the bank and were advised to check all accounts for suspicious activity.

Saturday, August 7

BIKE THEFT -  Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Craig Pl. The victim reported they left the bike outside their apartment building and noticed the bike missing the morning after. Officers are looking at surveillance footage of the area and investigating further.

Sunday, August 8

BIKE THEFT -  Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Village Wy. The bike had been secured to a fence, but the victim later found it missing, the lock having been cut and the seat removed. Officers are looking at surveillance footage of the area and investigating further.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call regarding a car break on Francis St. The victim shared that they discovered the fuse box cover removed and left on the driver's side floor. They do not believe anything else to have been taken. 

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by an individual who shared that they had trapped a bat that was flying in their bathroom. The police took custody of it to submit for rabies testing and advised the individual to be tested as well.

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to Cypress St for a report of found property.  Officers were given a bike, along with three books in the basket, and brought it to the station for safekeeping.

August 2, 2021

Monday, July 26

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - Officers were called to Hawes St for a report of an attempted robbery that had just occurred. The suspect is described as a black male, late teens to early 20s, approximately 5’7” wearing a dark sweat suit with white stripes, the hood up, and a surgical mask. The suspect demanded money from the victim and struck him. The suspect fled the bank on foot, towards Borland St.

CAR BREAK - Officers responded to a call on Kilsyth Rd regarding a car break. The victim shared that they had left their car unlocked, and when they returned, property was missing. Officers are looking in the area for surveillance footage.

BIKE THEFT - Officers were called to Longwood Av for a report of a bike theft. The suspect had broken into a storage area and stolen a bike. Officers are looking into the matter further.

 

Tuesday, July 27

ANIMAL BITE - Officer responded to a call on Englewood Ave where the victim was bitten by an unleased dog. The matter has been referred to the animal control officer.

Wednesday, July 28

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to the corner of Kenwood and Columbia St. for a report of found property.  Officers were given a child's purse and brought it to the station for safekeeping.

SCAM - Officers responded to a call regarding a recent scam. The victim shared that they were contacted by individuals claiming to be from a federal agency and requesting the victim transfer funds to avoid penalties. The victim was advised to cease contact and keep an eye on their bank accounts for suspicious activity as officers investigate further.

Saturday, July 31

PACKAGE THEFT -  Officers were called to Walnut St regarding a theft. The victim shared that they received an email that stated their package had arrived, but when they returned home, the package was missing. Officers are investigating further.

Sunday, August 1

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - Officers responded to a call for an attempted burglary on Princeton Rd. The victim stated they found marks on the back door indicating someone had tried to gain access but were unsuccessful. Officers are looking into the matter further.

July 26, 2021

Monday, July 19

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on White Pl.  The victim shared that the vehicle was parked in their driveway and that they noticed property missing the following morning. Nothing appeared to be damaged.

Tuesday, July 20

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Harvard St. The victim shared that they left the BlueBike outside of a store, and when they returned, it was missing. Officers are checking the area for surveillance.

Wednesday, July 21

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Brookline Pl. The victim stated that they left their bike and helmet secured to a bike rack. When they returned for the bike, the lock was cut, and the bike was missing. Officers are reviewing security footage of the area.

ATTEMPTED LARCENY - Officers responded to a call regarding an attempted theft of a cellphone. The suspect attempted to take the phone from the victim's back pocket but was prevented from doing so.

Thursday, July 22

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Adams St. The victim left two bikes in a side yard and noticed both were missing. Officers are looking into the matter further.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a package theft call on Kent St. When the victim went down to retrieve their packages, the package was empty.

Sunday, July 25

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a call regarding a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Lancaster Tr. The owner found the window had been smashed and belongings removed. Officers are looking into the theft further.

July 19, 2021

 Monday, July 12

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call on Harvard St. The victim shared that they had left their bike unsecured outside a library for approximately 15 minutes. When they returned, the bike and the helmet were gone.

Tuesday, July 13

FRAUD- Officers responded to a report of fraudulent bank transactions when the victim located an unauthorized charges. They were able to stop the charge and reported the activity to the police and bank fraud department. They were advised to check all their accounts to ensure no other suspicious activity.

Wednesday, July 14

FOUND PROPERTY - Officers responded to Centre St. for a report of found property.  Officers were given a wallet and brought it to the station for safekeeping.

FRAUD- Officers responded to a report of fraudulent use of credit card when the victim received a package they had not purchased. They were able to stop the charge and have not found any further charges on their credit card statements. 

Saturday, July 17

ID FRAUD - Officers responded to an unemployment fraud report where an unemployment benefit claim was made in the victim's name. They cancelled the card and alerted the bank. They were advised to check all accounts for suspicious activity.

Sunday, July 18

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call on Dwight St for a reported bike theft. The victim shared their bike had been left unlocked on the rear porch and was gone upon their return. Officers are checking surveillance in the area.

July 12, 2021

 

Monday, July 5

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call where a bike was left at a bike rack unsecured. When the owner returned, the bike was missing.

Tuesday, July 6

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call for an attempted bike theft at the Longwood MBTA stop. Suspect was attempting to cut through a lock but fled as the officer approached. The officer recorded a description of the suspect.

Thursday, July 8

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call regarding a bike theft on Cypress St. Bike was locked to a fence for a week, but when owner checked on the bike, it was gone and the lock was cut and left on the ground.

Friday, July 9

GRAFFITI- Officer responded to a graffiti report where a custodian found spray paint on the wall of a multi-purpose building of a local school.

BIKE THEFT - Officer responded to a call where the victim stated their bike had been locked to a bike rack while shopping at Beacon St. The victim returned to find the lock cut and the bike missing.

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Longwood Av. for a package theft. The victims stated they returned to their apartment to find their package cut open and the contents removed. 

DOG BITE - Officer responded to a call where the victim was bitten by a leashed dog on University Rd. The matter has been referred to the animal control officer.

SHOPLIFTING - Officer responded to a shoplifting report on Commonwealth Av. The security officer shared that the suspect has committed a series of shoplifting offenses that target electronics.

Saturday, July 10

SCOOTER THEFT - Officer responded to a call regarding an attempted scooter theft. Suspect attempted to kickstart an unsecured scooter parked on Harvard St. but was unable to start it. Suspect fled as the officer approached.

June 1, 2021

THURSDAY, May 27, 2021

FRAUD - Officers responded to a fraud report where a person reported fraudulent use of their credit card. The victim contacted their bank quickly enough to not be held liable for the charges. They were advised to contact police.

FRIDAY, May 28, 2021

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Harvard St. for several package thefts. There were multiple dates of which package thefts have occurred. Officers have contacted the property manager to get access to security footage. 

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report where the victim rented a Blue Bike and had left it outside of the store to go shopping. When they left the store, the bike was gone. The person has already contacted Blue Bikes and then contacted police.

PACKAGE THEFT  - Officers responded to a package theft report on Short St. where the victim shared that they received a notification confirming that their package was delivered at around 1 PM. The victim went to receive the package and learned that it had been stolen. 

SUNDAY, May 30, 2021

FRAUD - Officers responded to a fraud report where the reporting party shared that there were fraudulent charges on their account. All the fraudulent purchases were from Amazon. The victim contacted Amazon to resolve the issue. The victim was advised to contact police.

MONDAY, May 31, 2021 

LARCENY - Officers responded to a larceny report on Parkvale St. where the victim shared that their electric guitar was missing from their basement storage unit. They contacted police and provided their observations of suspicions in the area from the previous week.

DAMAGE TO AN AUTOMOBILE - Officers responded to High St. for a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle. The party shared that they parked their car in their assigned parking spot in the lot. When they returned to their vehicle, they observed a long scratch mark on the driver side of the car. This is a reoccurring incident. Officers are attempting to get security footage from the cameras in the parking lot.

May 27, 2021

Monday May 24, 2021

GRAFFITI - Officers responded to a graffiti report on Harvard St. where a custodian of the building relayed that there were big markings on a wall behind the building.

BAT EXPOSURE - Officers were contacted by a couple who shared that they had been exposed to a bat that was flying in their bedroom. The couple captured the bat and police took custody of it to submit for rabies testing.

SCAM - Officers took a report of fraud when the reporting party shared that they had ordered camera equipment on eBay and received bags of pasta instead. The victim attempted to contact the seller but received no response. They are also working with eBay to get a refund for the purchase.

FOUND PROPERTY  - Officers responded to Amory Park for a report of found property.  Officers were given a set of keys and brought them to the station for safekeeping.

FRAUD- Officers responded to a report of fraudulent use of credit card when the victim located an unauthorized charge on their credit card. They were able to stop the charge but later found that other credit cards had been compromised. They were advised to check all their accounts to ensure no other suspicious activity.

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to Wellman St. for a bicycle theft where the victim shared their child's bike was left behind a school and when the child returned shortly after to retrieve the bike, it was gone. Officers have located a camera in the area that may have captured the incident.

SHOPTLIFTING - Officers responded to Washington St. at 8:30 PM for a past shoplifting. The supervisor shared that a female walked out of the store with a cooler. With surveillance footage available, officers have a description of the suspect.

Tuesday May 25, 2021 

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to Vernon St. for a package theft that had just occurred. Officers arrived and the victim shared that a male had just taken packages from their building and traveled on foot down Park St. Police, with the description of the male, were able to identity and stop him. They were able to locate the stolen packages and make an arrest.

Wednesday May 26, 2021

BIKE THEFT - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Beacon St. The victim shared that they locked their bike to a street sign at night. The next morning, they observed the lock cut and the bike missing. Officers were provided with a picture of the bike and a serial number.

May 24, 2021

Friday May 21, 2021

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers took a package theft report on St. Paul St. where the victim shared that their package was delivered and when they returned to retrieve it, it was missing. They have shared camera footage showing the suspect steal the package from their front porch.

BIKE THEFT  - Officers responded to a bike theft report on Wolcott Rd. where the reporting party shared that they leave their bikes in their garage unlocked. The party is currently attempting for information for officers.

LARCENY - Officers responded to a stolen wallet report where the victim shared that they were shopping at a store on Harvard St. and while still in the store, they received notifications that their credit cards were being used in Boston. This prompted them to look for their wallet and it was unable to be located. The party has spoken to the manager at the store and their credit card companies. 

ID FRAUD  - Officers responded to a report of identity fraud where the victim shared that they received mail from a phone company billing them for services. Since the person never opened the account under their name, number, or address, they contacted police. 

FRAUD - Officers responded to a report of fraud when the victim shared that someone posing as their friend asked them to send gift cards for a lost phone via email. The victim did so and later found out that the friend never sent them that email. This prompted them to contact police and try to cancel the gift card.

May 21, 2021

Tuesday May 18, 2021

FRAUD - Officers responded to an unemployment fraud report where the reporting party shared that they received letters in the mail claiming that they filed for unemployment benefits. Since the victim is employed, they did not file for these claims. They contacted police as well as the Department of Unemployment Assistance.

FIRE - Officers observed a dumpster fire on Walnut St. and contacted Brookline Fire who quickly knocked down the fire. There was no suspicious activity and the dumpster was removed.

THREATS - Officers responded to a report of threats by a victim who shared that they contacted a company via the WhatsApp application to inquire about services they provided. They did not receive any of the services from the company, however. Later the person started receiving texts telling them to send money as a fine for not getting any of the services from the company. The unknown sender then sent threatening messages that included the victim's personal information. At this time, the person contacted police and is working to securing their information.

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a past breaking and entering on Beacon St. where the reporting party shared that they heard someone outside their apartment rummaging through their utility closet and garbage. The reporting party confronted the suspect, which prompted them to leave the premises and biking away on Beacon St. Officers are attempting to get camera footage from a building nearby.

Thursday May 20,2021

BIKE THEFT  - Officers received a call for a report of a stolen bike. The bike was hidden on the side of their house and was last seen during the weekend. Officers have a description of the bicycle.

May 17, 2021

Friday May 14, 2021

ANNOYING PHONE CALLS - Officers responded to an establishment on Washington St. where employees shared that they have been receiving inappropriate phone calls from an anonymous caller. The caller has called before with the same inappropriate behavior. Officers are attempting to identify the caller with the phone number used.

BREAKING AND ENTERING - Officers responded to a past breaking and enter of a motor vehicle on Egmont St.  The victim shared that their car was parked in the rear parking lot of the building and they discovered their vehicle had been broken into and damaged. The vehicle was in complete disarray with empty bags of food, empty bottles of drinks, cigarettes, and other items. There was also extensive damage to the inside of the vehicle. Detectives took items for processing and are obtaining camera footage from a building nearby.

ATTEMPT BICYCLE THEFT  - Officers noticed an abandoned bike at around 8:30PM and were suspicious of its presence in the middle of the street. Officers canvassed the area to discover a person manipulating a locked bike on a rack. When the person saw the officers, they walked away from the bike. Officers were able to detain the person and identify the person with their ID. The subject being uncooperative and noisy, caused residents to come out of their building. One of the residents was the owner of the bike that was about to be stolen. Police officers made an arrest. 

BICYCLE THEFT -  Officers responded to a report of bike theft on Browne St. where the victim shared that they last saw their bike on May 10th in the basement storage of their building. The victim went to check on their bike at 6PM to discover that it's missing. Officers were able to find surveillance cameras in the area and are attempting to access the footage.

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Saturday May 15, 2021 

FRAUD - Officers responded to a report of fraud where the victim shared that a cell phone account had been made under their name in April. They received a phone bill and saw that the account was made without their consent. A phone call with the phone company revealed that their personal information has been compromised. The victim was advised to call the Federal Trade Commission and the Social Security Office.

SHOPLIFTING - Officers responded to Harvard St. at 2:30PM for a past shoplifting report. Officers were provided a description of the suspect and canvassed the area. The store manager shared that they observed the suspect at the check-out counter but the suspect walked away with the items without paying. When confronted, the suspect began ripping off the price tags on the items they took. The suspect exited the store and proceeded down Harvard Ave. At this time, the store manager contacted police. 

PACKAGE THEFT - Officers responded to a package theft report on Pleasant St. where the victim shared that they received a notification that their package was delivered but when they went to retrieve the package, it was not there. A neighbor shared that at some point they did see a package but was unsure of the exact time.