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Daily Log 1.4.2016

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: January 4th, 2016

Type #

Date & Time

Info

01/04/2016 07:54

INCIDENT  16000043

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

DUNSTER ST

A construction company reported that a motor vehicle ran over a temporary fence on Dunster Street and drove away.

01/04/2016 08:42

INCIDENT  16000044

B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

VINCENT ST

A resident of Cambridge reported that his motor vehicle was broken into by an unknown person(s) while it was parked outside his residence. The incident may have occurred sometime between 01/02/16 at 10pm and 01/03/16 at 9am.

01/04/2016 09:02

INCIDENT  16000045

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

SCHOOL ST

Cambridge Police responded to School Street for a threats report.

01/04/2016 11:32

INCIDENT  16000047

LARCENY OVER $250 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30

DANA PL

A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown suspect attempted to utilize her personal information without her knowledge and consent by attempting to transfer an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency into an unrecognized bank account in Scottsdale, Arizona between 12/29/2015 and 12/31/2015.

01/04/2016 12:14

INCIDENT  16000048

UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police arrested Alperen Turan, 22, from 61 Putnam Street in Boston, MA, for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Officers observed the motor vehicle, operated by Turan, travelling on Massachusetts Avenue and failing to yield for pedestrians crossing at Mass Ave/Norfolk Street. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop, and while checking Turan’s license, they discovered that Turan did not have a MA license but a learners permit only. Turan was placed in custody for Operating Without A License and Crosswalk Violation.

01/04/2016 13:17

INCIDENT  16000049

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

BRATTLE SQ

A Boston resident reported that unknown person(s) withdrew money from her account.

01/04/2016 14:56

INCIDENT  16000051

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

HAMILTON ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Hamilton Street residence for a report of a package theft.

01/04/2016 16:01

INCIDENT  16000052

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

DOVER ST

Officers responded to the area of Massachusetts Avenue for a collapsed crossing/traffic light.

01/04/2016 16:45

INCIDENT  16000053

IDENTITY FRAUD

ELM ST

A Cambridge resident entered the Cambridge Police Department lobby to file a report for identity fraud.

01/04/2016 17:04

INCIDENT  16000054

A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A

BROOKLINE ST

A Somerville resident entered the Cambridge Police Department lobby to file a past Assault and Battery report.

01/04/2016 18:11

INCIDENT  16000057

LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

 A Cambridge resident was summonsed for leaving the scene of personal injury after she was observed by Cambridge Police hitting a pedestrian attempting to cross the street in the crosswalk. She made no attempt to stop and proceeded to drive away.

01/04/2016 19:01

INCIDENT  16000055

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

GREEN ST

A resident of Rhode Island reported an unknown person(s) broke into her motor vehicle while it was parked at the Green Street Parking Garage.

01/04/2016 19:19

INCIDENT  16000056

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street for a report of an unattended black bag. The officer was informed that there were no threats made or any other suspicious activity around the bag. The officer swept the area and presented the bag to the K-9, which did not show a change of behavior. The bag, opened by the officer, was found to be empty with no identification in regard to its owner. The bag was properly disposed.

01/04/2016 19:42

TRAFFIC  16000059

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

FAWCETT ST

Cambridge resident reported a past hit-and-run accident.

01/04/2016 20:05

INCIDENT  16000058

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police were dispatched to Cambridge Street for a past assault report.

01/04/2016 21:22

INCIDENT  16000060

CREDIT CARD, LARCENY OF c266 S37B

THIRD ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Third St residence for a larceny report. A Cambridge resident reported that his credit card was used at multiple stores in Boston.

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