Daily Log for 07.30.2024

Cambridge Police Daily Log for July 30, 2024

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Date & Time

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07/30/202406:34
INCIDENT24006597-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

CARLISLE ST
A resident reported that documents were stolen while their vehicle was parked on Carlisle Street. There were no signs of forced entry.

07/30/202407:53
INCIDENT24006607-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CONCORD AVE
Police responded to a business on the 500 block of Concord Avenue for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. A report was taken.

07/30/202408:17
INCIDENT24006598-1
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

GILMORE ST
Officers on patrol observed an expired inspection sticker. The operator was summonsed to Cambridge District Court for operating an unregistered, uninsured motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker.

07/30/202408:56
INCIDENT24006601-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CAMBRIDGE ST
An employee at a business on the 900 block of Cambridge Street reported their backpack was stolen. The victim believes a client entered a meeting room where the backpack was and took it.

07/30/202409:19
INCIDENT24006600-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Trowbridge Street resident filed a theft report with Cambridge Police. The resident told officers they left their tote bag in the area of the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue and returned to find it missing.

07/30/202410:39
INCIDENT24006602-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

FISKE PL
A resident reported their bike was stolen from the rear gate of their residence.

07/30/202411:06
INCIDENT24006603-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving an electric scooter at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Landsdowne Street.

07/30/202412:17
INCIDENT24006606-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police took a report at the front desk of the police station for a scam that took place over a cell phone. A report was taken.

07/30/202414:36
INCIDENT24006608-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

RIVER ST
A business on the 300 block of River Street reported an individual left the store with several items without paying.

07/30/202415:41
INCIDENT24006609-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

NICHOLS PL
A resident reported their personal information was acquired and used to make fraudulent purchase at a nearby business.

07/30/202417:09
INCIDENT24006613-1
A&B ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE C265 S13D

CHURCH ST
Police responded to the area of Church Street for the report of a disturbance. A report was taken.

07/30/202417:27
INCIDENT24006614-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3RD OFF. C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE
Police responded to a business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue for a report of a shoplifting in progress. According to the reporting party, the suspect had removed the theft protection devices on two sets of items and left the store. Responding Officers were able to locate the suspect across the street with the stolen merchandise. Crystal Dufault, 42, of Boston, was placed under arrest for an active warrant out of Waltham District Court and a warrant out of Quincy District Court. Dufault will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court for Aggravated Shoplifting and Shoplifting by Asportation 3rd Offense.

07/30/202418:39
INCIDENT24006615-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CEDAR ST
A Waltham resident reported a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash. A report was taken.

07/30/202419:33
INCIDENT24006618-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A resident reported a suspicious encounter on the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue. The resident told officers an individual was offering discounts on cell phones and tablets. The resident provided personal information because they believed the offer was legitimate.

07/30/202420:30
INCIDENT24006619-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police on patrol observed an altercation and involving multiple individuals and one person may have been stabbed with a bamboo stick or pole. Ernest Phillips, 61, of Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Receiving Stolen Property.

07/30/202421:37
INCIDENT24006621-1

MARCELLA ST
Police responded to Cardinal Medeiros Avenue at Marcella Street for a report of an armed carjacking. There were no injuries reported. A report of the incident was taken, and the incident is under investigation.

07/30/202421:44
INCIDENT24006622-1
A&B C265 S13A

MT AUBURN ST
Police responded to Mount Auburn Street for the report of an assault in progress. A report was taken.

07/30/202421:45
INCIDENT24006623-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

SUNSET RD
Police responded to the area of Sunset Road for a report of a stolen bicycle.

07/30/202421:49
INCIDENT24006624-1
RESPONSE FOR MEDICAL AID

CAMBRIDGE ST
We located an injured person in the area of Cambridge Street and Prospect Street, and they were transported to a hospital for evaluation.

07/30/202422:44
INCIDENT24006625-1
ASSAULT C265 S13A

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to the 1200 block of Cambridge Street near Prospect Street for a report of an assault in progress.