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Daily Log for 8.12.2024

Cambridge Police Daily Log for August 12, 2024

Type #
Date & Time

Info

08/12/202409:22
INCIDENT24007081-1
UTTER FALSE CHECK C267 S5

CAMBRIDGE ST
It was reported that an individual was attempting to deposit a false check in a business on the 1000 block of Cambridge Street. The individual was summonsed to Cambridge District Court.

08/12/202411:50
INCIDENT24007089-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

FRANKLIN ST
A resident reported that they were being threatened digitally by someone they know.

08/12/202412:10
INCIDENT24007087-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
An individual reported that their rented blue bike was stolen after being left unlocked in front of a business on the 100 block of Alewife Brook Parkway.

08/12/202412:47
INCIDENT24007090-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MT AUBURN ST
Police responded to the 300 block of Mount Auburn Street for a hit and run involving a parked motor vehicle and a moving motor vehicle. No injuries were reported.

08/12/202414:10
INCIDENT24007091-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

JFK ST
A business on the 0 block of John F. Kennedy Street reported a shoplifting.

08/12/202414:34
INCIDENT24007092-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

RESERVOIR ST
A resident reported that they were the victim of identity fraud. It was reported that their Social Security Number was used to open a bank account without their knowledge.

08/12/202414:49
INCIDENT24007096-1
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

HURON AVE
Police responded to the 500 block of Huron Avenue for a motor vehicle parked with an expired plate number. With further observation, the motor vehicle did not have valid registration and was uninsured. The individual was summoned to Cambridge District Court.

08/12/202414:53
INCIDENT24007100-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CREIGHTON ST
A resident reported that their package was stolen from their front porch on the 0 block of Creighton Street.

08/12/202415:16
INCIDENT24007095-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
A business on the 200 block of Alewife Brook Parkway reported a shoplifting.

08/12/202415:21
INCIDENT24007093-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

SIXTH ST
A resident reported that they were harassed by someone they know.

08/12/202415:28
INCIDENT24007094-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a business on the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a shoplifting. Police observed an individual that matched the description of the shoplifter and have summonsed them to Cambridge District Court.

08/12/202415:33
INCIDENT24007098-1

BRATTLE ST

A business on the 100 block of Brattle Street reported a larceny.

08/12/202416:04
INCIDENT24007097-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

WATER ST
A business on the 400 block of Water Street reported a larceny.

08/12/202416:59
INCIDENT24007103-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

THINGVALLA AVE
A resident reported that they were told to buy a gift card to receive money. The individual bought the gift card and reported that they did not receive the money.

08/12/202417:24
INCIDENT24007102-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

RIVER ST
A business on the 300 block of River Street reported a shoplifting.

08/12/202418:35
INCIDENT24007104-1
LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

SODEN ST
Police conducted a traffic stop on Soden Street. Upon further observation, it was found the individual was operating their motor vehicle after license suspension. The individual was summonsed to Cambridge District Court.

08/12/202419:52
INCIDENT24007105-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MT AUBURN ST
Police responded to a crash between two motor vehicles on the 0 block of Mount Auburn Street. No injuries were reported.

08/12/202420:03
INCIDENT24007106-1
DEFACE PROPERTY C266 S126

CAMBRIDGE ST

Police responded to a business on the 1000 block of Cambridge Street for a report of defacing property. Police observed an individual that matched the description, and they were summoned to Cambridge District Court.

08/12/202420:37
INCIDENT24007110-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HARVARD ST
A resident reported that their bicycle was stolen from their basement on the 200 block of Harvard Street.

08/12/202420:42
INCIDENT24007108-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

PROSPECT ST
A business on the 200 block of Prospect Street reported a shoplifting.


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