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Daily Log 2.16.2016

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 16th, 2016

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/16/2016 01:17

ARREST  16001023

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR

Thomas Sturdevant, 51, was placed under arrest for warrants out of South Boston and Dorchester District Courts after he called Cambridge Police requesting to turn himself in.

02/16/2016 08:54

INCIDENT  16001025

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS c266 S12

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Cambridge resident reported that a unknown suspect(s) vandalized the pit door to his residence sometime between January 15th at 12:00 a.m. and January 30th at 6:00 a.m.

02/16/2016 09:30

INCIDENT  16001024

REGISTRATION SUSPENDED / REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90

BINNEY ST

A Cambridge resident was summonsed to court for allowing the operation of her motor vehicle after the registration was suspended. The vehicle was seen operating on a public way in Cambridge.

02/16/2016 10:17

INCIDENT  16001027

LARCENY OVER $250 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge financial institution reported that it sustained a loss of funds due to fraudulent activity involving a new account.

02/16/2016 11:26

INCIDENT  16001029

MISC. REPORT TYPE

HOLLY AVE

A resident of Cambridge reported that a person called her claiming to be from the IRS. The resident did not provide any personal information to the caller and wanted to let Cambridge Police know about the call.

02/16/2016 11:32

INCIDENT  16001028

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CAMBRIDGE ST

Pearl Farrel, 57, homeless, was arrested on a warrant issued out of Cambridge District Court for the charge of strangulation or suffocation.

02/16/2016 11:53

INCIDENT  16001031

UNFOUNDED REPORT

HOLLIS ST

A resident of Cambridge reported his motor vehicle was stolen while it was parked in a parking lot of a local business.

02/16/2016 13:05

INCIDENT  16001032

MISC. REPORT TYPE

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY

Cambridge Police responded to a hotel on O’Brien Highway for a report of two guests violating the no smoking policy.

02/16/2016 13:52

INCIDENT  16001034

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A customer of a retail store reported that her purse was stolen while it was inside of her carriage.

02/16/2016 14:34

INCIDENT  16001035

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

MAIN ST

A Boston resident reported that an unknown suspect stole her wallet from inside her purse while she sat inside a café on Main Street. The victim's wallet contained cash and several credit cards which have since been cancelled.

02/16/2016 14:36

INCIDENT  16001036

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

WALDEN SQUARE RD

A resident of Walden Square was threatened by a resident.

02/16/2016 14:57

INCIDENT  16001037

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

HURLBUT ST

A Hurlbut Street resident reported that an unknown person stole a package that was mailed to her from her hallway.

02/16/2016 16:22

INCIDENT  16001038

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME c274 S6

HARRIS ST

A black male was observed breaking into motor vehicles on Harris Street.

02/16/2016 17:02

INCIDENT  16001043

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

CONCORD TPKE

An employee of a hotel was threatened over the phone by a party known to her.

02/16/2016 17:04

INCIDENT  16001039

SHOPLIFTING $100+ BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

The manager of a retail store reported that a Hispanic male stole a pair of sunglasses valued at $200.00. The store has video footage of the theft.

02/16/2016 17:10

INCIDENT  16001040

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge resident reported that while operating a vehicle on Cambridge Street, it was struck and damaged by an unknown operator of a grey vehicle.

02/16/2016 17:18

INCIDENT  16001041

MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

On February 15, 2016, the Hackney Unit received a complaint about taxi service in regards to credit card issues.

02/16/2016 17:25

INCIDENT  16001042

ROBBERY, UNARMED c265 S19

MAIN ST

A Rhode Island resident entered the Cambridge Police Department to report an unarmed robbery that occurred on Main Street on January 8, 2016 while the reporting person was out with a friend in Cambridge.

02/16/2016 18:12

INCIDENT  16001045

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

RINDGE AVE

A motor vehicle accident occurred on Rindge Avenue.

02/16/2016 18:28

INCIDENT  16001047

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

RINDGE AVE

A Rindge Avenue resident reported that someone stole $400.00 cash from her purse at the residence.

02/16/2016 19:07

INCIDENT  16001046

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

INMAN ST

A Cambridge resident reported her motor vehicle was broken into while it was parked at work on Inman Street.

02/16/2016 19:21

INCIDENT  16001049

IDENTITY FRAUD

CONCORD TPKE

A resident of Cambridge reported that he was a victim of identity theft. An unknown suspect used his social security number and opened a bank account at his bank. The bank promptly notified him of the fraud and froze the suspect's account.

02/16/2016 19:56

INCIDENT  16001050

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge St resident reported harassment.

02/16/2016 21:16

INCIDENT  16001051

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

RINDGE AVE

A resident of Cambridge stated that when she returned to her motor vehicle, the rear passenger bumper had been hit.

02/16/2016 21:58

INCIDENT  16001053

MISC. REPORT TYPE

ELLSWORTH AVE

A Cambridge resident reported that someone posted her personal information on a website.

02/16/2016 23:55

INCIDENT  16001054

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS c266 S12

ALBANY ST

Alden Herbert, 26, from 85 Canton Street in Randolph, MA, was arrested for malicious destruction of property over $250. Mr. Herbert was denied entry to a Cambridge homeless shelter and subsequently acted aggressively toward the staff of the shelter. He was able to obtain an employee's transition lens bifocal eye glasses and purposely broke them in half.

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