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Daily Log 8.10.2021

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: August 10th, 2021

Type #
Date & Time

Info

08/10/202105:23
INCIDENT 21005691
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

HINGHAM ST
A resident of Hingham Street reported that their vehicle had been stolen during the night and then returned to their house by an unknown person.

08/10/202105:55
INCIDENT 21005692
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

BROADWAY
Cambridge Police responded to Broadway for a suspicious looking box that was left on the steps of a business. Upon arrival, the Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was requested and they responded, investigated and cleared the box.

08/10/202107:17
INCIDENT 21005693
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

DANA ST
A catalytic converter was stolen off a Toyota Prius while parked on Dana Street.

08/10/202109:31
INCIDENT 21005696
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

HARVARD ST
A Bedford resident's car was struck while parked on Mass. Ave. and the person left the scene without making themselves known.

08/10/202110:03
INCIDENT 21005700
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

LEIGHTON ST
A Leighton Street resident reports that someone did enter her apartment and steal her backpack.

08/10/202110:27
INCIDENT 21005698
MARKED LANES VIOLATION * C89 S4A

MT AUBURN ST
A Somerville resident was summonsed for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license after they were observed crossing over the marked double yellow lines, operating on the opposite side of the roadway to pass an MBTA bus which was trying to make a left turn into the bus tunnel located in front of 110 Mount Auburn Street.

08/10/202111:00
INCIDENT 21005701
IDENTITY FRAUD

FOLLEN ST
A Boston resident reports their employer had an account opened in their name without their knowledge or consent.

08/10/202111:02
INCIDENT 21005707
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

MAGAZINE ST
A Magazine Street resident was scammed out of a large sum of money.

08/10/202111:06
INCIDENT 21005704
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

INMAN ST
A Cambridge resident wanted to make a report to police that someone stole her catalytic converter in the area of Inman Street.

08/10/202111:24
INCIDENT 21005706
MOTOR VEH, TAKING & STEALING PARTS C266 S28

HANCOCK ST
A Cambridge resident reports parts stolen from their vehicle sometime since yesterday evening.

08/10/202111:37
INCIDENT 21005708
MISC. REPORT TYPE

LINNAEAN ST
A Cambridge resident reports being hassled by an unknown woman while trying to enter her building.

08/10/202112:10
INCIDENT 21005709
IDENTITY FRAUD

WESTERN AVE
A Western Avenue resident had her identity used to open up bank accounts.

08/10/202112:21
INCIDENT 21005710
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

HENRY ST
A Henry Street resident had a scam attempted on her.

08/10/202112:36
INCIDENT 21005711
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

LEIGHTON ST
A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown(s) suspect entered their home and stole property.

08/10/202112:51
INCIDENT 21005712
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE, OPERATOR SEND/READ C90 S13B

BROADWAY
A resident of Everett was summonsed for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license after he was observed holding his cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on Windsor street. The operator was also cited for failing to wear a seat belt.

08/10/202113:11
TRAFFIC 21005713
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

BELMONT ST
Cambridge Police responded to Belmont Street and Cushing Street for a motor vehicle that struck a pedestrian.

08/10/202114:43
INCIDENT 21005716
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

LEIGHTON ST
A Cambridge resident reported a breaking and entering to the Cambridge Police Department.

08/10/202114:51
INCIDENT 21005714
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

BROADWAY
A Newtowne Court resident reported that while his vehicle was parked in the area of Windsor and Broadway, an unknown person had entered it and stole several Apple devices and his wallet. It was not known how entry was gained, as there were no signs of forced entry or damage.

08/10/202115:04
INCIDENT 21005717
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Walden Street for a report of a hit-and-run.

08/10/202115:44
INCIDENT 21005720
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

RINDGE AVE
A Concord resident reported a verbal dispute with a contractor over property on Rindge Avenue. During the dispute, the contractor threatened to damage the property.

08/10/202116:05
INCIDENT 21005718
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

PLYMOUTH ST
A Cambridge resident reported a bicycle stolen from Plymouth Street to the Cambridge Police Department.

08/10/202117:03
INCIDENT 21005721
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

THIRD ST
A Cambridge resident reports he fell victim to a scam apartment listing. He sent money and then found out there was no actual apartment for rent.

08/10/202117:08
INCIDENT 21005725
REGISTRATION SUSPENDED / REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90

HOWARD ST
Cambridge Police summonsed a resident of Quincy for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration.

08/10/202117:18
INCIDENT 21005722
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

NORFOLK ST
A Worcester Street resident reported that while her vehicle was parked on Norfolk Street, an unknown person stole its catalytic converter.

08/10/202117:35
INCIDENT 21005724
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

GILMORE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Hoyt Field for a report of a hit and run with property damage.

08/10/202117:50
INCIDENT 21005723
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
A Cambridge resident made a larceny report to the Cambridge Police Department.

08/10/202120:26
INCIDENT 21005730
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

PUTNAM AVE
A Putnam Avenue resident reported that an unknown person entered his vehicle and stole a large amount of money. It was not known how entry was gained, as there were no signs of forced entry or damage.

08/10/202122:29
INCIDENT 21005731
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BRATTLE ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a found property in Harvard Square.

 

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