Daily Log 8.2.2018

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Date & Time

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08/02/2018 09:34



INCIDENT  18005304



LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

As a result of a motor vehicle crash on Massachusetts Avenue at Walden Street, a resident of Boston was issued an application for criminal complaint for Operating a Motor Vehicle with License Suspended or Revoked and Failure to Yield. A resident of Medford was issued an application for criminal complaint for Allowing Improper Operation of Motor Vehicle.

08/02/2018 10:22



INCIDENT  18005302



UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

KINNAIRD STREET



A resident of Rockland was issued a criminal citation for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

08/02/2018 10:25



INCIDENT  18005309



LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

BRATTLE STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported their bicycle stolen. The bicycle was locked to a bike rack on Brattle Street and was removed between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. It is described as silver and black in color with a wicker basket on the front and “Jaguar” printed on the frame.

08/02/2018 12:11



INCIDENT  18005311



LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

SIDNEY STREET

Officers responded to a Sidney Street business for a larceny report. A Belmont resident reported cash and a bank card stolen.

08/02/2018 12:31



INCIDENT  18005310



CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 S37B(g)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE



A resident of Cambridge reported their debit card stolen from a business on Massachusetts Avenue around 2:00 p.m. Two fraudulent charges were made later in the day.

08/02/2018 13:42



INCIDENT  18005314



SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

RIVER STREET



At approximately 1:42 p.m., officers responded to a River Street grocery store for a shoplifting report. An individual was observed attempting to steal food products from the store. When confronted by a loss prevention officer, the suspect fled on foot and then drove away in a van.

08/02/2018 14:25



INCIDENT  18005317



B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

WENDELL STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported that their vehicle had been ransacked while parked on Wendell Street between approximately 7:30 p.m. July 31 and 8:00 a.m. August 1. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.

08/02/2018 15:32



INCIDENT  18005318



LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

SELLERS STREET



An employee of a business on Sellers Street reported that an unknown person had made unauthorized charges totaling approximately $21,000 to the business’ credit card.

08/02/2018 16:02



TRAFFIC  18005319



LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MARKET STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported that their vehicle was damaged in a hit and run crash while parked on Market Street between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The operator of the suspect vehicle left the scene.

08/02/2018 16:21



INCIDENT  18005320



LEWDNESS, OPEN AND GROSS c272 S16

FRESH POND PARKWAY



A resident of Cambridge reported an unknown male engaging in lewd behavior on the Fresh Pond Parkway at 3:15 p.m. The suspect is described as a well-dressed white male in his sixties, approximately 5’7”, with white hair.

08/02/2018 16:42



INCIDENT  18005321



REGISTRATION SUSPENDED / REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE



After a traffic stop, officers discovered that a motor vehicle’s registration had been revoked and that the operator, who was not the owner of the vehicle, had a suspended license. The Boston resident who owns the vehicle was summonsed for Allowing Improper Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle with Registration Suspended or Revoked.

08/02/2018 17:12



INCIDENT  18005322



LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

The driver of the vehicle mentioned above, a resident of Dorchester, was summonsed for Operating a Motor Vehicle with License Suspended or Revoked.

08/02/2018 17:12



INCIDENT  18005324



A&B c265 S13A

FIFTH STREET



Officers responded to a business on Fifth Street for a report of a fight, which had concluded by the time officers arrived. Neither party desired further police action or required medical attention.

08/02/2018 17:35



INCIDENT  18005323



EXTORTION BY THREAT OF INJURY c265 S25

CARVER STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported receiving an email from an unknown sender who had accessed their computer via malware. The sender threatened to release personal photos if the victim did not send money.

08/02/2018 17:53



INCIDENT  18005325



LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

WALDEN STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported being rear-ended while driving on Walden Street. The operator of the suspect vehicle made a rude hand gesture and drove away.

08/02/2018 18:28



INCIDENT  18005326



DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

OTIS STREET



Two Cambridge residents reported that an unknown suspect had vandalized their vehicle while it was parked on Otis Street between approximately 8:00 p.m. July 31 and 6:50 a.m. August 1.

08/02/2018 18:38



INCIDENT  18005327



IDENTITY FRAUD

HARVARD STREET



A resident of Cambridge reported that an unknown suspect stole their identity. The victim reported that the suspect was able to obtain their personal information by claiming to be an employee of a technology company.

08/02/2018 18:59



INCIDENT  18005332



LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

HURON AVENUE



A resident of Cambridge reported being scammed by an unknown suspect representing an energy company.  

08/02/2018 19:56



INCIDENT  18005329



MISC. REPORT TYPE

BAY STREET



Officers responded for a report of a fight in progress in the area of Franklin Street Park. While preparing to leave after clearing the area, officers were informed by several residents that they had seen a group of young black males drop a backpack on Bay Street. The unidentified red backpack was located and checked into the property office at the police station.