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Daily Log 1.7.2016

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: January 7th, 2016

Type #
Date & Time

Info

01/07/2016 12:08
INCIDENT  16000116
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE c266 S30A

JFK ST
Anthony Lebron, 22, homeless, was arrested at a retail store on JFK Street and charged with Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise after Loss Prevention officers observed Lebron place two bottles of Starbucks bottled iced coffee into his jacket and attempt to leave the store. During the booking process, it was discovered that Lebron had two warrants out of Roxbury District Court.

01/07/2016 13:24
INCIDENT  16000117
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

WINDSOR ST
A Cambridge resident reported that they were the victim of a hit-and-run after an unknown motor vehicle struck their parked car and fled.

01/07/2016 14:07
INCIDENT  16000120
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
The manager of a local retail establishment reported that a medium build black male, wearing light blue jeans, gray hooded sweatshirt and dark jacket and black skull cap stole $2,176 worth of their merchandise.

01/07/2016 15:40
INCIDENT  16000118
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

JFK ST
Dennis Burke, 33, from 240 Albany Street in Cambridge, was arrested for Larceny Over $250 after he was found in possession of some merchandise totaling $284.70, which he stole from a Harvard Square business.

01/07/2016 15:43
INCIDENT  16000119
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
It was reported to the Cambridge Police that in front of Massachusetts Avenue there were two unattended bags and a suitcase that appeared suspicious. It was later determined that the bags contained blankets and the suitcase contained clothing with no identification.

01/07/2016 16:17
INCIDENT  16000122
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

OAK ST
A resident of Cambridge reported a past breaking and entering to their motor vehicle.

01/07/2016 17:06
INCIDENT  16000123
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown homeless male stole $10 from them while at store on Massachusetts Avenue.

01/07/2016 17:58
INCIDENT  16000124
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A criminal complaint was sought against a Boston resident for Shoplifting by Asportation after the individual was observed by loss prevention concealing an item and attempting to leave the store without rendering payment.

01/07/2016 18:39
INCIDENT  16000125
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A loss prevention officer reports a male entered the store, selected merchandise valued at $299.99, concealed the merchandise, then fled the store without offering payment for the concealed merchandise. The merchandise was recovered during a brief foot pursuit.

01/07/2016 18:49
INCIDENT  16000126
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An employee at a restaurant on Mass Ave. was observed by a surveillance camera concealing with a menu mat a customer’s unattended cell phone, which was left on the counter top. She then tactfully placed the cell phone underneath the counter top. The victim stated that when she questioned where her cell phone went, the employee escorted the customer to the bathroom in hopes to recover her property. The phone was later discovered in the restroom trash compartment that the employee escorted the victim to.  A criminal complaint was filed for Larceny Under $250.

01/07/2016 22:20
INCIDENT  16000127
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

PUTNAM AVE
While conducting patrol, Cambridge Police observed a motor vehicle accident on Putnam Ave with injuries. Medical attention was provided and that party was transported to a local hospital. Both vehicles were towed.

01/07/2016 22:49
INCIDENT  16000128
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

WHITE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Porter Square business to take a report for threats that were made to an employee of the store.

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