Daily Log 2.12.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 10-12^th, 2023

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Date & Time

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02/12/202303:20
INCIDENT23001193-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

JAY ST
Cambridge Police responded to Jay Street for a report of possible gunshots.Officers searched the area, but found no evidence, victims, suspects, or suspicious activity.

02/12/202309:26
INCIDENT23001194-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

TROWBRIDGE ST
A resident of Trowbridge Street reported they were scammed out of $1000. The victim received an email from a person they believed to be their priest. The victim was asked to obtain two gift cards from a department store to give to employees of the church. The victim obtained the cards, sent them to the person who contacted them, and after speaking with their priest realized this was a scam.

02/12/202310:26
INCIDENT23001195-1
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

RAYMOND ST
The Cambridge Police documented an incident involving a person with a firearm.

02/12/202311:54
INCIDENT23001197-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police Department took a report on past breaking and entering in a motor vehicle.

02/12/202311:57
INCIDENT23001196-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

KELLY RD
A resident of Kelly Road reported possible identity fraud. The victim paid for computer anti-virus service through a pop-up advertisement on their laptop. After paying for the anti-virus service the victim has received several unwanted calls from Microsoft. The calls say the victim's laptop may be further compromised and the victim needs to pay more money to resolve the problem.

02/12/202314:30
INCIDENT23001198-1
ASSAULT C265 S13A

BROOKLINE ST
Cambridge Police filed a past assault report.

02/12/202315:48
TRAFFIC23001200-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Cambridge Police filed a past hit and run property damage report.

02/12/202315:50
INCIDENT23001199-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a business on Somerville Avenue for a shoplifting.

02/12/202315:54
INCIDENT23001201-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

NEW ST
Units responded to Danehy Park for a report of an assault in progress involving two people who were playing against one another in a soccer game. Both people were identified.

02/12/202316:34
INCIDENT23001202-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a department store located in Central Square for a shoplifting.

02/12/202317:15
INCIDENT23001205-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a disturbance.

02/12/202319:07
INCIDENT23001206-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police filed a past larceny report.

02/12/202319:20
INCIDENT23001208-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

UPLAND RD
Cambridge Police filed a past larceny and malicious destruction to property report.

02/12/202320:58
INCIDENT23001213-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

BERKSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police filed a past larceny report.

02/12/202321:04
INCIDENT23001211-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

PUTNAM AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the intersection of Putnam Ave and Western Ave for a motor vehicle crash.

02/12/202321:22
INCIDENT23001210-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police was flagged down by a loss prevention manager from a local department store for a report of a past shoplifting.

02/12/202322:23
INCIDENT23001215-1
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

GREEN ST
A resident of Franklin Street reported that following an exchange of words with a male suspect on Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl Street, the male suspect pulled out what they believed to be a handgun out of their jacket and passed it to a second suspect. Information about the suspects was provided to officers.

02/11/202306:21
INCIDENT23001176-1
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

MAIN ST
Cambridge Police responded to Main and Portland Street for the report of a larceny in progress. The Cambridge Police Emergency Communication Center (ECC) informed responding officers that the suspect had also broken an ATM window. ECC further informed us that the suspect was wearing a red coat, black pants, and orange/white shoes. Upon arrival, Kairi Thomas, 23, 1855 Washington Street in Boston (who matched the description of the suspect), was arrested on vandalized property charges. During booking procedures, it was also found that Thomas had a warrant out of Newburyport Court for vandalized property and receiving stolen property under $1200.

02/11/202308:01
INCIDENT23001177-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

HURON AVE
Cambridge Police documented a report of malicious destruction. A resident called to report an individual had ripped pictures off the walls and left trash and a kitchen knife in the hallway.

02/11/202308:59
INCIDENT23001178-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

TECHNOLOGY SQ
Cambridge Police documented a report of a threat. A resident stated that three males threatened to shoot him when they were confronted after an altercation with two women. A firearm was never displayed.

02/11/202309:34
INCIDENT23001179-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

SOMERVILLE AVE
Cambridge Police documented a report of a larceny. An employee stated a male stole various items from their store.

02/11/202309:53
INCIDENT23001181-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police documented a report of a hit and run with personal injury. A pedestrian stated while he was crossing Massachusetts Avenue, his foot was run over by a motorist.

02/11/202311:39
INCIDENT23001180-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were dispatched to a Mass Ave business for the report of a breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and a larceny by continuous scheme. The resident stated that they were alerted of fraud on their credit card. They found that an suspect broke into their motor vehicle, stole their credit card, and made multiple fraudulent purchases at the store.

02/11/202314:25
INCIDENT23001182-1
A&B C265 S13A

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police documented a report of a past assault. A resident was assaulted by security while receiving care at a hospital.

02/11/202315:55
INCIDENT23001183-1
A&B C265 S13A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
A Cambridge resident reported being assaulted by a Fresh Pond business security officer.

02/11/202316:55
INCIDENT23001186-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BAY STATE RD
A Bay State Road resident reported finding unwanted pictures of themselves posted on a website.

02/11/202316:57
INCIDENT23001189-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

HIGHLAND ST
An Appleton Road resident reported the catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle. The 2021 Mitsubishi was parked on Highland Street after 1/18/2023.

02/11/202318:12
INCIDENT23001187-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

RINDGE AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Rindge Avenue address for a reported hit and run with property damage. The collision was witnessed by several individuals and the license plate was reported after the vehicle fled the area.

02/11/202319:40
INCIDENT23001188-1
LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

HAMPSHIRE ST
A Cambridge resident was summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Operating on a Suspended Driver's License.

02/11/202323:41
INCIDENT23001191-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Units responded to Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of a vehicle that was just stolen at approximately 11:45 p.m.

02/11/202323:57
INCIDENT23001192-1

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police received a call for a disturbance in the area of the 400 block of Massachusetts Ave. A report was taken.

02/10/202302:02
INCIDENT23001139-1
OUI-LIQUOR

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after officers observed a motor vehicle commit a marked lane violation on Massachusetts Avenue. While speaking with the operator once he was pulled over, officers observed glassy eyes, slurred speech, and the smell of alcoholic beverage emanating from the operator. Christopher Perry, 57, 30 Sunset Road in Cambridge, was identified as the operator and will be charged in Cambridge District Court with OUI Liquor and Marked Lanes Violation.

02/10/202306:34
INCIDENT23001140-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street at Peabody Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries.

02/10/202308:21
INCIDENT23001141-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

WINDSOR ST
A Cambridge resident reports that she has had an ongoing issue with an individual who continuously threatens and harasses her family.

02/10/202308:51
INCIDENT23001145-1
TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING C269 S14A

HARVARD ST
A Cambridge resident reports that a person known to him continuously calls him on his cell phone.

02/10/202308:59
INCIDENT23001142-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Boston resident had his luggage stolen while asleep at the bus stop at Mass Ave and Pearl Street.

02/10/202309:23
INCIDENT23001144-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported a larceny on the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

02/10/202309:26
INCIDENT23001143-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge business reported that the window was shattered by a vandal.

02/10/202309:57
INCIDENT23001146-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported a larceny on the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

02/10/202311:12
INCIDENT23001152-1

SIDNEY ST
Officers responded to the area of Sidney Street for the report of a stolen motor vehicle.

02/10/202311:24
INCIDENT23001147-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BERKSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a past hit and run crash with property damage.

02/10/202312:02
INCIDENT23001149-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CONCORD AVE
A Cambridge resident left his cellphone in a fast food restaurant on Concord Avenue and someone stole it.

02/10/202312:26
INCIDENT23001151-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported a larceny on the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

02/10/202312:45
INCIDENT23001154-1
NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police received a report of a stolen license plate in the area of the 1500 Block of Massachusetts Avenue.

02/10/202313:21
INCIDENT23001157-1
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

FAWCETT ST
An individual from Fawcett Street reported a trespassing incident that involved criminal activity.

02/10/202314:34
INCIDENT23001159-1
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident walked in the substation and reported a past larceny that occurred at Carl Barron Plaza.

02/10/202315:36
INCIDENT23001160-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

PEARL ST
Cambridge Police received a phone call from an individual reporting a past larceny. Specifically, the reporting party stated that an unknown individual stole approximately $1,450 worth of video games from a library. According to the reporting party, the theft occurred sometime between February 2, 2023 and February 6, 2023.

02/10/202317:04
INCIDENT23001164-1
TRESPASS C266 S120

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a local business in Central Square for the report of a party trespassing, shoplifting, and needing medical attention.

02/10/202319:27
INCIDENT23001165-1
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

WALDEN SQUARE RD
Cambridge Police received a phone call from a resident reporting malicious destruction to a motor vehicle. Specifically, the reporting party/victim's rear windshield was damaged some time between 4 p.m. on February 9, 2023 and 7:30 p.m. on February 10, 2023.

02/10/202323:09
INCIDENT23001170-1
A&B C265 S13A

FIFTH ST
Cambridge Police responded to Fifth Street for a report of a fight. A report was taken.