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Daily Log for 10.17.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for October 17th, 2023

Type #
Date & Time

Info

10/17/202300:29
SP ACTIVITY23009448-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

HINGHAM ST
Police responded for a report of a suspicious person knocking on doors, claiming to be injured. Police checked the area but were unable to locate a person. A report was taken.

10/17/202300:51
INCIDENT23009449-1
OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE, IMPROPER * C90 S16

MEMORIAL DR
Police attempted to stop a vehicle driving the wrong way on River St towards Memorial Dr. The operator of the vehicle stopped the vehicle and fled on foot from the stop.

10/17/202307:38
INCIDENT23009451-1
PASSING VIOLATION * C89 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist. The cyclist stated she was hit by a car that was turning across the bike lane. The cyclist reported no injuries or damage to their bicycle. The driver was given a written warning for overtaking cyclist.

10/17/202307:41
INCIDENT23009450-1
TAGGING PROPERTY C266 S126B

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Building management in the 900 block of Massachusetts Ave reported graffiti had been sprayed on the garage doors.

10/17/202308:27
INCIDENT23009454-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

MEMORIAL DR
A resident reported to police that she was a victim of identity fraud by someone posing as law enforcement.

10/17/202308:28
INCIDENT23009453-1
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

RIVER ST
A Cambridge resident reports that an unknown person entered their unlocked motor vehicle that was parked. The person ransacked the car and stole loose change, a lighter and a car charger.

10/17/202311:06
INCIDENT23009457-1
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

NEW ST
A resident reported a Breaking & Entering into their motor vehicle. The resident reported their wallet and credit cards were gone.

10/17/202311:27
INCIDENT23009458-1
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police conducted a motor vehicle stop. The driver was summonsed for Operating after Revoked Registration.

10/17/202311:34
INCIDENT23009463-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police responded to a shoplifting at a business. The suspect was located and summonsed for Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise and Inhaling a Toxic Substance.

10/17/202311:38
INCIDENT23009461-1
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

CONCORD AVE
A building management representative reported someone broke into their commercial building. There were no reports of theft but there was minor damage inside the front door.

10/17/202311:50
INCIDENT23009459-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ALPINE ST
A resident reported a hit and run with property damage to her car.

10/17/202312:51
INCIDENT23009462-1
DOG ORDINANCE/BY-LAW VIOLATION C140 S173

HOWARD ST
A resident reported her dog was attacked by a dog that was not on a leash. The resident stated her dog died from the injuries. A report was taken.

10/17/202312:54
INCIDENT23009464-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A commuter reported their bicycle was stolen while locked in Central Square.

10/17/202312:56
INCIDENT23009465-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CONCORD AVE
A resident reported a package theft.

10/17/202313:04
INCIDENT23009467-1
ROBBERY +60, UNARMED C265 S19

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Newton resident reported someone knocked their phone from their hand, shoved them, and then ran off with their phone.

10/17/202314:12
INCIDENT23009468-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Winthrop resident filed a past larceny report stating their parked moped was stolen in Central Square.

10/17/202315:02
INCIDENT23009470-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

COOLIDGE HILL
A resident reported their chain was stolen.

10/17/202315:37
INCIDENT23009471-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Police responded to a local business for a shoplifting incident. A report was taken.

10/17/202315:55
INCIDENT23009472-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

ELLERY ST
Police took a report for a crash involving a motor vehicle and bicyclist. The cyclist stated they were hit by a vehicle that was turning off a side street. The cyclist did not need any medical attention. A report was taken.

10/17/202316:24
INCIDENT23009474-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

SODEN ST
A resident reported a Breaking & Entering into a motor vehicle.

10/17/202316:29
INCIDENT23009479-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

COTTAGE ST
A resident reported their package was stolen after it was delivered to their residence.

10/17/202316:31
INCIDENT23009476-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

MEMORIAL DR
Police responded for a report of a robbery in progress at a business. The clerk stated money was taken out of their cash register. Police identified and located a suspect. The suspect had also tried to use a credit card that did not belong to him. Tacoma Daniels, 48, of Boston, was arrested for Larceny from a Building, Improper Use of a Credit Card and Identity Fraud.

10/17/202316:45
INCIDENT23009477-1
TRESPASS C266 S120

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 500 Block of Massachusetts Avenue for a trespassing report.

10/17/202318:48
INCIDENT23009481-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BINNEY ST
A resident reported a Hit & Run with Property Damage to their vehicle.

10/17/202319:08
INCIDENT23009482-1
A&B C265 S13A

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to a healthcare facility in the 1500 block of Cambridge Street for a report of a past assault.

10/17/202319:52
INCIDENT23009483-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

COLUMBIA ST
A resident reported a Hit & Run with Personal Injury.

10/17/202322:25
INCIDENT23009485-1
A&B C265 S13A

SIXTH ST
Police took a report for a past assault and battery from a resident of Roxbury.

10/17/202323:01
INCIDENT23009486-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

BROADWAY
Police documented a possible larceny at someone’s workplace.

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