Note to Readers:

The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com

Friday, October 20, 2023

October 9 to October 15, 2023

Monday, October 9

ASSAULT

Officers took a report of an assault that occurred along Washington St. The aggressor was charged and arrested.

PACKAGE THEFT

Officers took a report of a package theft that occurred on Harvard St. At the time of theft, the package was located in an unsecured vestibule.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

September 25 to October 1, 2023

Monday, September 25

ASSAULT

Officers took a report of an assault that occurred between two parties. The aggressor was summonsed to court.

LARCENY

Officers took a report of a residential theft that occurred on Heath St. At the time of theft, the door was unlocked. 

CAR BREAK

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they noticed several personal items to be missing from their vehicle. At the time of theft, the vehicle was locked and parked in a residential driveway along Dean Rd.

PACKAGE THEFT

Officers took a report of a package theft that occurred on Webster Pl. The packages and their contents were strewn across the lawn they were addressed to.

October 2 to October 8, 2023

Monday, October 2

SCAM

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they received a phone call from who was thought to be their bank. After complying with their requests, the reporting party noticed fraudulent charges on their bank account.

ID FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they are a victim of identification fraud. Airline points were purchased in their name and then used to book flights.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers took a report of a past shoplifting that occurred on Commonwealth Av. 

BURGLARY

Officers responded to an office building on Harvard St to take a report of a past Breaking and Entering. 

Thursday, September 28, 2023

September 18 to September 24, 2023

Monday, September 18

MV THEFT

Officers took a report of a stolen motor vehicle. At the time of theft, the vehicle was parked on Clark Rd. It was unlocked. The reporting party's wallet was stolen.

CHECK FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that several checks that they previously mailed were intercepted and cashed. 

SCAM

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they believe their friend is a victim of a detailed scam that requires the transfer of large sums of money. 

ASSAULT

Officers took a report of an assault that occurred between two parties. Neither pursued criminal charges. 

September 11 to September 17, 2023

Monday, September 11

CHECK THEFT

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that a check they were supposed to have received by mail was missing and likely stolen.

BIKE THEFT

Officers took a report of a bike theft that occurred on Cypress St. The bike was locked at the time of theft.

BIKE THEFT 

Offices took a report of a bike theft that occurred on Washington St. The suspect was identified and summonsed to court.

FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they noticed fraudulent activity on their bank account.

September 4 to September 10, 2023

Monday, September 4

SHOPLIFTING

Officers took a report of a shoplifting that occurred on Harvard St. The suspect was identified and a warrant was issued. 

ROBBERY

Officers took a report of a robbery involving the use of force that occurred on Beacon St.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Commonwealth Av., where they took a report of a shoplifting.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

August 28 to September 3, 2023

Monday, August 28

PACKAGE THEFT

Officers took a report of a package theft that occurred on Bradford Tr.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Commonwealth Ave. for a report of a past shoplifting.

ASSAULT

Officers took a report of an assault during which two parties got into an argument that became physically violent. The suspect was placed under arrest.

ASSAULT

Officers took a report of an assault during which two parties got into an argument that became physically violent. The suspects were summonsed to court.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Harvard St. for a report of a shoplifting.

August 21 to August 27, 2023

Monday, August 21

LARCENY

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they noticed several pieces of jewelry missing from their residence. 

PACKAGE THEFT

Officers responded to Beacon St. to take a report of a package theft. The package had been ripped open and the contents were removed.

August 14 to August 20, 2023

Tuesday, August 15

PACKAGE THEFT

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they were unable to locate their delivered package.

LARCENY

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they noticed several pieces of jewelry and cash missing from their residence. The suspect was identified.  

SCAM

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they were a victim to a detailed online scam that required the transfer of a large sum of money.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers responded to Harvard St. to take a shoplifting report. 

Friday, August 18, 2023

Incident Update: 45 Warren St

Case Update: Armed Home Invasion

On 7/18, Officers responded to 45 Warren St after dispatchers received a call from a resident needing help. Responding officers learned that an armed home invasion had just taken place. 

There are no developments to report at this time. The case remains under active investigation.

Attached below is the redacted preliminary report for the homed invasion:

 





Wednesday, August 16, 2023

August 7 to August 13, 2023

Monday, August 7

ID FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they had noticed there was a fraudulent attempt to apply for a loan through their bank.

ID FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they had noticed there was a fraudulent attempt to open a new credit card through their bank account. 

PURSE THEFT

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that their purse was stolen from the breakroom at their place of work.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

July 31 to August 6, 2023

Monday, July 31

BURGLARY

Officers were called to Naples Rd. for a report of an attempted breaking and entering.

SCAM

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they are a victim of a detailed scam that required the transfer of a large sum of money. 

ID FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that someone used their personal information to file for unemployment.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. 

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Commonwealth Ave. for a report of shoplifting.

ID FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that someone used their personal information to file for unemployment.

SCOOTER THEFT

Officers reported to Washington St., where the reporting party shared that their secured scooter was stolen. The chain used to lock the scooter to a sign pole was left on the ground.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers reported to Harvard St. for a shoplifting report. The suspect was summonsed to court.

Monday, July 31, 2023

July 17 to July 23, 2023

Monday, July 17

SCAM

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they had been communicating with someone online who had been assisting them in investing in Bitcoin. The scammer recommended an investing app, which turned out to be fraudulent. 

July 24 to July 30, 2023

Monday, July 24

FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party discovered fraudulent activity on their bank account.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers were called to Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The suspect was placed under arrest.

BURGLARY

Officers took a report of a burglary that occurred on Beacon St. 

Monday, July 24, 2023

July 3 to July 9, 2023

Monday, July 3

GRAFFITI

Officers took a report of graffiti on High St.

June 26 to July 2, 2023

Monday, June 26

BIKE THEFT

Officers were called to Kendall St. to report four stolen bikes. The bikes were stored in an unlocked shed behind the reporting party's residence.

SHOPLIFTING

Officer took a report of shoplifting that occurred on Harvard St.

FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they received notifications of potentially fraudulent charges on their debit card. 

SHOPLIFTING

Officers took a report of shoplifting that occurred on Harvard St. Both suspects were identified. One was arrested.

Thursday, July 20, 2023

June 19 to June 25, 2023

Monday, June 19

BIKE THEFT

Officers took a report, where the suspect was attempting to take a bike locked to a town sign. The suspect was summonsed to court.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

Officers were called of Freeman St. for a report of malicious damage of a vehicle.

ANIMAL BITE

Officers took a report of a dog bite that took place on Coolidge St.

June 5 to June 11, 2023

Monday, June 5

CREDIT FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that they received alerts about fraudulent activity on their bank accounts.

Jun 12 to June 18, 2023

Monday, June 12

ANIMAL BITE

Officers took a report of a dog bite that occurred on Babcock St.

CHECK FRAUD

Officers took a report, where the reporting party shared that a check they had mailed was intercepted and altered. 

GRAFFITI

Officers responded to Beacon St. for a graffiti report. 

Monday, July 17, 2023

July 10 to July 16, 2023

Monday, July 10


MALICIOUS DAMAGE

Officers were called to Beacon St. in regards to malicious damage of a home.

SCAM

Officers took a report in which the reporting party had been victim to a detailed scam that required personal information and the transfer of money.

SHOPLIFTING

Officers took a report of shoplifting that occurred on Harvard St.

BIKE THEFT

A report was made in regards to a bike and lock theft that took place on Monmouth St. in a residential parking garage.