Daily Log 5.2.2017

Cambridge Police Daily Log: May 3, 2017

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05/02/2017 06:25
INCIDENT  17002786
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

RINDGE AVE
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police responded to Rindge Avenue on a report of malicious destruction of property.

05/02/2017 07:13
INCIDENT  17002787
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

PEARL ST
On May 2, 2017, an unknown person slashed the front tire to a construction motor vehicle that was parked unoccupied in front of a Pearl Street address.

05/02/2017 11:00
INCIDENT  17002789
IDENTITY FRAUD

VASSAR ST
On May 2, 2017, an employee of a Cambridge establishment reported that he was the victim of identity fraud after an unknown person(s) used his personal information to withdraw $1,026 from his bank account.

05/02/2017 11:26
INCIDENT  17002790
IDENTITY FRAUD

BELLIS CIR
On May 2, 2017, a Cambridge resident reported identity fraud.

05/02/2017 12:08
INCIDENT  17002792
INNKEEPER, DEFRAUD, OVER $100 c140 S12

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police was dispatched to a business for an individual who was sick. A homeless individual rented a room with a pre-paid credit card. It was determined that he had insufficient funds and consumed all of the alcohol from the room's mini bar. Total cost was in excess of $160.

05/02/2017 15:26
INCIDENT  17002796
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

CAMBRIDGE ST
A Cambridge resident reported being swindled out of $300 over a two-day period. He believed he was assisting an individual who would pay him back.

05/02/2017 15:28
INCIDENT  17002797
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

WESTERN AVE
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash at Blackstone Street and Western Avenue.

05/02/2017 17:42
INCIDENT  17002799
LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

JFK ST
On May 2, 2017, a Cambridge resident reported the theft of his wallet on JFK Street.

05/02/2017 17:54
INCIDENT  17002806
NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139

STORY ST
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police responded to a Harvard Square residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle registration plate.

05/02/2017 18:12
INCIDENT  17002801

WHITE ST
A manager from a Cambridge business reported a larceny scheme. A former employee had used fraudulent information to obtain refunds totaling over $36,000 over a one-year period.

05/02/2017 18:31
INCIDENT  17002804
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

HARVARD ST
A Harvard Street resident reported the theft of her bicycle.

05/02/2017 18:49
INCIDENT  17002809
MISC. REPORT TYPE

JFK ST
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police responded to a Harvard Square business on a report of a suspicious person loitering inside.

05/02/2017 18:55
INCIDENT  17002810
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

CHAUNCY ST
On May 2, 2017, a Somerville resident reported that her wallet was stolen from a Cambridge establishment.

05/02/2017 19:11
INCIDENT  17002811
MISCELLANEOUS STATUTORY VIOLATION

MT AUBURN ST
On May 2, 2017, it was reported that an unknown person wrote threatening comments to do harm to others on the sidewalk with chalk in front of a Cambridge business on Mount Auburn Street.

05/02/2017 21:40
INCIDENT  17002814
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

NEWTOWNE CT
A Newtowne Court resident reported unauthorized deductions from his checking account. A suspect using a lost or stolen E-Z Pass transponder has been using it on highways in several Mid-Atlantic states.

05/02/2017 21:46
INCIDENT  17002815
UNFOUNDED REPORT

LAKEVIEW AVE
On May 2, 2017, Cambridge Police responded to Lakeview Avenue for a report of gunshots. After an investigation, it was determined to be a vehicle backfiring.

05/02/2017 22:30
INCIDENT  17002816
FIREARM, DISCHARGE WITHIN 500 FT OF BLDG c269 S12E

CHARLES ST
Numerous callers reported hearing gunshots in the area of Charles and Sciarappa Streets.