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Daily Log 2.26.2017

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 26th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/26/2017 02:16

INCIDENT 17001231

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square bar in regards to a female who felt threatened by staff.

02/26/2017 10:26

INCIDENT 17001233

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MALCOLM RD

Cambridge Police was dispatched to Malcolm Road for a past hit and run motor property damage vehicle accident.

02/26/2017 12:14

INCIDENT 17001234

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

On 2/26/2017, Elton Moreno, 23 of 8 Burke Street, Apt. 153, South Boston, MA was arrested for larceny over $250.00. Mr. Moreno was captured on security cameras at a store at The Cambridgeside Place taking assorted clothes off the rack and sticking them into his bag. Mr. Moreno left the store and was stopped by loss prevention staff with the merchandise in his possession.

02/26/2017 13:49

INCIDENT 17001235

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

SIDNEY ST

A Sidney Street resident reported that his driver's side view mirror was damaged.

02/26/2017 15:07

INCIDENT 17001236

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

HAMPSHIRE ST

Cambridge police were dispatched to Hampshire street and Windsor Street for a report of a stolen bicycle.

02/26/2017 15:26

INCIDENT 17001238

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

OXFORD ST

Cambridge Police responded to a location on Oxford Street for a Hit & Run Report. A parked vehicle was struck on the driver side sometime between 12:10 PM and 3:15 PM, without any information left behind. No suspects or witnesses at this time.

02/26/2017 16:13

INCIDENT 17001239

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Cambridge police were dispatched to Cambridge Side Place for a report of a larceny.

02/26/2017 16:22

INCIDENT 17001240

20 UNIVERSITY RD

A Lyft driver reports being assaulted by a customer on University Road The suspect also damaged the motor vehicles passenger side door. The suspects fled the scene.

02/26/2017 18:03

INCIDENT 17001243

MISC. REPORT TYPE

SHERMAN ST

A resident of Sherman Street reported that she found her front door open early this morning. It doesn't appear to be a break and nothing was stolen or disturbed. The door may have not been securely closed and may have blown open.

02/26/2017 18:48

INCIDENT 17001244

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Cambridge Police placed two females under arrest for larceny over $250. This occurred at a local Department Store located at Cambridgeside. Loss Prevention Officers observed and later stopped Karen Martinez, 19 of 71 Rush Street, Somerville, MA and Wendy Gonzalez, 19 of 86 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA placing multiple items in a carriage totaling over $2,000.

02/26/2017 23:45

INCIDENT 17001246

MISC. REPORT TYPE

UNION ST

Cambridge Police responded for a report of suspicious activity on Union Street.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 25th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/25/2017 00:06

INCIDENT 17001210

A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police units responded to a licensed establishment in Porter Square for the disturbance. Employees state that a female patron assaulted one of the managers before leaving the area on foot.

02/25/2017 08:37

INCIDENT 17001213

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Somerville resident called Cambridge Police to report that she was the victim of a hit & run at Massachusetts Avenue at Alewife Brook Parkway. She was rear-ended by a silver Kia who was propelled into her by a black pick up. Both cars took the left onto Rout 16 and fled. Minor damage.

02/25/2017 08:43

INCIDENT 17001212

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS c266 S12

WINDSOR ST

The proprietor of a Windsor Street home reports that on 2/24 an unknown suspect threw a small piece of hard asphalt through a first floor window breaking its double-pane.

02/25/2017 09:58

INCIDENT 17001215

TURN, IMPROPER * C90 S14

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Brighton resident was issued a criminal motor vehicle citation for operating without a license and the owner of the vehicle was issued a criminal citation for allowing improper operation.

02/25/2017 10:31

INCIDENT 17001217

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

DUDLEY ST

A Cambridge resident called to report that her motor vehicle was struck while in the parking lot at the Porter Square Shopping Center. Heavy damage to the front of her car. Unknown person(s) struck her motor vehicle and fled without making themselves known.

02/25/2017 11:39

INCIDENT 17001219

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

ELLERY ST

A Cambridge man states an unknown individual entered a common vestibule to his building and stole his luggage which was left there by an airport delivery service.

02/25/2017 12:13

INCIDENT 17001220

SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Ryan Smith, 28 of 12 Dunstable Street, Charlestown, Ma was arrested for shoplifting and possession of Class A substance. Mr. Smith was viewed on security cameras concealing merchandise on his person and trying to leave the store. He was stopped by loss prevention as he was leaving the local store at Cambridgeside. Mr. Smith was found to be in a possession of heroin.

02/25/2017 13:06

INCIDENT 17001221

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, WANTON c266 S127

NORFOLK ST

A Norfolk Street resident reports that his road bike was damaged sometime between 2/24 and 2/25 as it was secured to a sign post in front on Norfolk Street, Bike had frame, front tire and handle bar damage.

02/25/2017 15:15

INCIDENT 17001223

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Somerville resident reports that while in Central Square, someone stole her wallet and tried to use her credit cards.

02/25/2017 17:59

INCIDENT 17001227

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

BRATTLE ST

A Springfield Street resident reported a larceny that occurred at a Harvard Square dining establishment.

02/25/2017 19:17

INCIDENT 17001228

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

HEWS ST

Cambridge Police responded to Hews Street & Western Avenue for a motor vehicle crash with minor injuries.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 24th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/24/2017 01:00

INCIDENT 17001186

INNKEEPER, DEFRAUD, UNDER $100 c140 S12

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a local Pub. The bartender reported that 3 white male patrons left the bar without paying their bar tab that they had and fled in a dark colored SUV.

02/24/2017 02:20

INCIDENT 17001188

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

On the above date and time, a resident of Cambridge reported her cell phone stole.

02/24/2017 10:22

INCIDENT 17001190

IDENTITY FRAUD

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge business reports that someone is writing false checks in their name.

02/24/2017 10:44

INCIDENT 17001191

NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139

CUSHING ST

A Cushing Street resident states his Massachusetts number plate is missing from his vehicle since 2/23/17. It may have fallen off the vehicle in the Porter Square area, but has yet to be returned.

02/24/2017 12:33

INCIDENT 17001192

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

GLASSWORKS AVE

A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report an attempted film flam. Earlier this week he was mailed a business check and told to deposit it. The check was in excess of $1500. He received a call asking him how much money was available in his account.

02/24/2017 13:03

INCIDENT 17001193

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CONCORD AVE

A resident of Concord Ave reported his vehicle was damaged while it was parked in front of Concord Avenue sometime between Sunday 2/19 and 2/20.

02/24/2017 14:18

INCIDENT 17001194

A&B ON +60/DISABLED C265 S13K F

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the area of Massachusetts Avenue for an assault. As a result a Cambridge resident will be summonsed for A&B +60.

02/24/2017 15:25

INCIDENT 17001195

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

A Medford resident was detained at a local retail after getting caught stealing. The female suspect took two watches worth $29 each.

02/24/2017 15:53

INCIDENT 17001199

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A North Cambridge resident reported a past B&E to her motor vehicle.

02/24/2017 15:54

INCIDENT 17001196

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge St. for a report of a past larceny.

02/24/2017 16:30

INCIDENT 17001198

BROADWAY

A Cambridge resident reports his memo pad was stolen from his table while at the library.

02/24/2017 18:39

ARREST 17001202

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

SIDNEY ST

Cambridge Police placed Randell BROWN, 34 of 240 Albany Street, Cambridge MA, under arrest in regards to 5 outstanding warrants out of Boston and Cambridge District and Superior Courts.

02/24/2017 18:57

INCIDENT 17001203

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Malden resident reports he was in Central Square , when approached by a male who told him if he would deposit a check for $800.00 in his account, and pay him whatever money he had available to withdraw from the ATM, which was $320.00.

02/24/2017 19:02

INCIDENT 17001205

MT AUBURN ST

An employee of a Cambridge coffee store states that he noticed the tip jar (containing an estimated $100.00) was stolen from the counter.

02/24/2017 21:50

INCIDENT 17001207

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

MAIN ST

On Main and Vassar Street there was a call for a suspicious bag. Officers responded along with Cambridge Fire department.

02/24/2017 23:44

INCIDENT 17001209

A&B c265 S13A

MT AUBURN ST

A Watertown resident states that she was assaulted by an unknown male while walking down Mt. Auburn Street.

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