Housebreak
2.21.09, 6:00 PM - 2.22.09, 8:30 PM
Leighton St.
The victim reported that an unknown suspect broke into her locked storage room inside of her residence. Pry marks were visible on the door and the lock was broken. The suspect stole a laptop computer.
Street Robbery
2.18.09, 3:50 PM - 3:56 PM
Cambridgeside Pl.
The victim stated that an unknown suspect approached him while he was outside Sears and stole his cell phone from his hand. The suspect was a white male approximately 13-14 years old, 5 feet tall, and 150 lbs. The suspect may have been with 2 other teens.
Street Robbery
2.16.09, 9:00 PM - 9:15 PM
CambridgeSide Galleria Mall
The victim was outside the mall when an unknown Hispanic male, approximately 16-18 years old, stole her cell phone from her hand and fled.
Commercial Break
2.10.09, 9:34 PM - 2.11.09, 11:50 PM
Binney St.
The reporting party stated that a white male suspect entered the company office without authorization on two different occasions between 2/10/09 and 2/11/09. No items appear to be missing. It is unknown whether the suspect broke into the establishment in order to steal items of value or information concerning the company's research. There are no signs of forced entry and no history of a key card being used during these hours, leading the reporting party to believe that an unauthorized metal key was used to open the door.
Larceny from Building
1.8.09, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Potter St. and Third St.
The reporting party stated that an unknown person stole tools from a construction site including a hammer drill, a chipping gun, and a screw gun. A suspect was in the area during the time of the theft but was believed to be doing business at the site. The suspect returned the next day and when confronted by workers he said that he would return the tools, but never did.
Suspect Description: White Male, 25-30 years, approx. 5 foot10 inches, 300lbs, wearing white ball cap, blue sweatpants, and a tan jacket with dark sleeves. The suspect was operating a black SUV
Street Robbery
12.21.08, 7:30 PM
Gore St. Park
A victim was walking from Lechmere station when he was hit on the head twice with an unknown object. He was knocked to the ground with the second blow and looked up to see the assailants launching at him with a knife. The victim grabbed the knife causing a laceration to his hand. One of the suspects reached into the victim's pockets and took cash. The suspects then fled towards Lechmere station. The suspects were described as two males (unknown race) in their 20's, both wearing black boots and jeans. One suspect had a black hoodie on and the other had a red hoodie on.
Attempted Motor Vehicle Larceny
12.18.08, 6:01PM
Otis St.
A victim stated that she was walking to her motor vehicle when she observed two black males near the right rear tire of her car. The suspects asked the victim if the car was hers to which she replied yes, they then fled towards First St. The victim noticed her rear right tire was almost off with three out of the 4 lug nuts missing and a tire iron on the ground.
Housebreak
12.10.08, 7:00 AM -- 6:00 PM
Fifth Street
A victim reported that an unknown person(s) gained entry into his house by prying open the rear door causing damage to the door jam. Taken from the home were a flat screen TV, a Sony disc player, and money. A sheet was also missing off his couch, possibly to cover the TV. The suspect(s) left through the rear door.
Street Robbery
11.28.08, 6:20 PM
CambridgeSide Place
A victim was standing in front of the Galleria Mall with a friend when about four to five young black males wearing all black approached them. One suspect came and put his arms around the victim. Then another suspect punched him in the face and took his hooded sweatshirt and his black and white hat. All suspects then fled up First St. towards the Lechmere train station.
Street Robbery
11.26.08, 6:10 PM -- 7:35 PM
Museum Way & Land Boulevard
A victim was on his cell phone while walking on Museum Way when a group of youths walking behind him yelled at him to stop. The victim ran and three of the youths demanded his cell phone, then knocked him down and kicked him repeatedly. The victim gave the suspects his phone and they fled on Monsignor O'Brien Hwy towards Boston.
Street Robbery
11.11.08, 2:20 AM
Cambridge St. & Seventh St.
A victim reported that he was approached by four black males, one of which brandished a knife and attempted to stab him. The victim blocked it, cutting his thumb. Another suspect then produced a small club and hit him over the head. Once on the ground, all four suspects assaulted him and stole his wallet and cell phone.
Annoying/Accosting
11.8.08, 3:15 PM -- 4:00 PM
CambridgeSide Place
A reporting party stated that while her little sister was inside the Apple Store at the Galleria, an unknown male approached her and began to harass her. The victim ran out of the store to where her family was. Surveillance tapes show the suspect leaving the store seconds after the victim. The suspect was described as a white make, 50-60yrs, very white hair, wearing a light colored denim shirt and pants, white sneakers and carrying a medium size black computer bag or satchel type bag.
Street Robbery
11.5.08, 9:44 PM
Fifth St.
A victim reported that he was sitting at the table in the rear room of the Fifth Street Laundromat when a black male came in the side door and demanded all his money. The suspect pulled the victim from a chair, forcing him to the ground, where he assaulted him several times with a closed fist; the victim did not see a weapon. The suspect grabbed the victim's jacket and fled. The victim was able to chase the suspect out and watched him get into the rear seat of a 2006 Ford Explorer. The suspect was described as a black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, wearing black or dark pants with a black or dark shirt.
Drug Arrest/A&B on a Police Officer
11.5.08, 10:16 AM
Gore St.
Cambridge Police Detectives attempted to stop an individual after they witnessed a drug transaction. In an attempt to flee, the defendant recklessly drove his motor vehicle in reverse at detectives and caused damage to an unmarked CPD vehicle. He fled into Somerville where he was found hiding under a porch and apprehended.
Street Robbery
11.2.08, 9:16 PM
Rogers St.
The victim, a cab driver, reported being robbed by two black males when he picked them up. One of the suspects held a firearm to his head, as the second suspect demanded his money. They took money, the cab's keys, and the cab's dispatch radio. The suspects then fled on foot. Officers recovered a small caliber magazine from the scene. One suspect was described as being about 5'11''-6'0'' tall wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and the other as about 5'6''-5'-8'' tall and wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.
Drug Arrest
10.29.08, 2:24 AM
Cambridgeside Place
Cambridge Police Detectives made two arrests as a result of an ongoing investigation into Heroin distribution in East Cambridge.
Commercial Break
10.24.08, 3:00 PM -- 10.27.08, 7:00 AM
East Street
A reporting party stated that two construction generators from a fenced in unlocked storage area were stolen. The two generators were chained together and weighed over 200 lbs. each. There were visible scrape marks indicating that the generators were dragged out.
Aggravated Assault
10.24.08, 8:30 AM
Kendall Sq. T-Station
A group of students reported that they were involved in an altercation with an unknown group from Boston as they exited the Kendall Sq. T-Station. The juveniles stated they were riding the red line with the group when a verbal argument became physical at the Downtown Crossing Station. The group continued on the train to Kendall Sq and when they left to get off, one suspect confronted a victim and brandished a silver semi-automatic handgun. The suspect was described as a black male, 17 years old, 5'8'' tall, muscular build with a goatee wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
Housebreak
10.21.08, 12:00 PM -- 6:00 PM
Fifth St.
A reporting party stated that an unknown person(s) gained entry to her home by unknown means, possibly an unlocked front door. Taken from the home were cash, jewelry, credit cards and a Mont Blanc Pen.
Street Robbery
10.20.08, 4:00 PM -- 4:30 PM
Loughrey Walkway
A victim stated that he was assaulted and robbed by a group of 4-5 black males on his way home from school. The suspects punched the victim while they emptied out his pockets, taking his sidekick cell phone and money.
Street Robbery
10.8.08, 7:00 PM
First St.
A victim stated that he met a friend at the Galleria Mall to hang out. Later, his friend made a call and invited some of his friends to come join them. The victim stated that as they left the mall, one suspect kept asking to use his cell phone. When the victim told him to use his own, all three suspects became hostile and physical with him. Two of the suspects held him while the other brandished a knife and searched his pockets for his cell phone and wallet. All three suspects fled towards Lechmere Station. The suspects were described as three black males, 16 years old.
Housebreak
10.4.08, 2:30 PM -- 7:30 PM
Gore St.
A victim stated that an unknown person(s) gained entry into her apartment via a first floor bedroom window. The window was unlocked. The victim reported that she returned home to find her front door unlocked. She entered the apartment and noticed her jewelry box open and its contents spread out on her bed. The victim searched the rest of the apartment but believes the only thing missing were some packs of cigarettes and miscellaneous jewelry items.
Larceny From Construction Site
9.12.08, 5:00 PM -- 9.22.08, 7:00 AM
Kendall St.
A foreman for a current construction site reported that sometime over the past two weeks, an unknown person stole 1,200ft of unsecured welder's cable from their current site.
Arrest
9.15.08, 9:35 PM
Fifth Street
The identity of a suspect involved in a previous stabbing was disclosed to officers. A temporary warrant for Assault to Murder was issued and the defendant was arrested at his residence. Officers also recovered a black handled knife and a substance believed to be marijuana in the defendant's room.
Aggravated Assault
9.9.08, 8:49 PM
Cambridge St. & Fulkerson St.
A victim stated that he exited Albert's Market on Cambridge St. when he encountered a young white male. The suspect appeared to be waiting for the victim; he stabbed the victim twice, once in the abdomen and once in the bicep, without provocation and then fled. The victim stated that he did not know the man and hasn't had any problems with anyone.
Attempted Housebreak
9.8.08, 6:14 AM
Lambert St.
A reporting party stated that while she was sitting in her living room, she heard a scratching noise behind her. She observed a white male in his 40's attempting to open her back sliding door. Officers spoke with several residents who reported a suspicious black male in the lobby area around 5:15 AM.
Receiving Stolen Property
8.22.08, 11:26 AM
Land St.
A victim reported that he made contact with the man who stole his luggage from outside his home. The suspect agreed to meet the victim at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Detectives conducted surveillance of the area and apprehended the man. All stolen property except for some jewelry and clothing was recovered.
Arson
8.21.08, 7:40 PM
Spring Street
Officers responded to the playground at Kennedy/Longfellow School to meet with the Fire Dept. about a barrel fire. A witness stated that he saw two youths known to him start the fire. The suspects returned to the scene and after a brief questioning admitted they started the fire.
Arson
8.20.08, 9:50 PM
Spring Street
A reporting party called and stated that he observed a tall black male wearing a red shirt light a small fire along the fence between his yard and the left side of East End House. He yelled at the suspect who snuffed out the fire and fled. A small amount of wood chips and charcoal were burned.
Shoplifting/Drug Arrest
8.8.08, 8:25 PM
Land Blvd. (Macy's)
Officers responded to a call from mall security that they were going to make a stop on two individuals who they observed shoplifting. One of the suspects tried to flee and refused officers' requests to stop resisting. A loss prevention officer at Macy's performed a pat frisk of the other suspect and recovered stolen merchandise and syringe needles. A further search showed a substance in a glassine bag consistent with Heroin and more drug paraphernalia. Both were placed under arrest and transported to CPD.
Larceny From Construction Site
7.20.08, 7:17 PM
Third Street
A reporting party called police after observing a suspicious male on the surveillance cameras inside a construction site looking at tools and other equipment. Officers stopped a male walking across the street with a white bucket. The bucket was filled with bolts and screws and a pat frisk found several more in his pockets. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Larceny From Residence
12.10.07, 3:42 PM -- 7.18.08, 2:00 PM
Museum Way
A real estate agent entered a foreclosed apartment to discover the kitchen completely torn out. The kitchen appliances, granite counter tops, kitchen cabinets and two bathroom mirrors were taken. The walls in both the kitchen and the bathroom were also damaged. The reporting party stated that the last resident moved out in December.
Unarmed Robbery
7.15.08, 12:00 PM -- 4:00 PM
Cambridge Street
A victim reported being assaulted and robbed by two men who are known to him. The victim reported that as he was leaving the pharmacy, he was picked up by two suspects. He was taken to one of the suspects' home where the suspect became very upset and slapped the victim. After, they drove to Medford where one of the suspects kicked the victim out of the car, attacked him, and took his cash and meds.
Simple Assault
7.14.08, 9:17 PM
Third Street
A victim reported being assaulted by her former boyfriend who she has an active restraining order against, identified as Anthony Gamble, 44, of Woburn, MA. Gamble was able to gain entry to her building and punched the victim twice in the face. Gamble was tracked down by officers and arrested.
Housebreak
7.13.08, 12:00 PM -- 3:00 PM
Third Street
A reporting party states that an unknown person pushed up the lower unsecured sash of her street level window and took her Blackberry. The reporting party states it was on the inside sill of her window recharging.
Aggravated Assault
7.7.08, 3:49 PM
Third St. & Cambridge St.
Reporting Party states that while walking with her friend, two suspects pulled up in a blue Chevy pick up and started yelling at them. One suspect got out of the car and tried to punch the reporting person's friend and then pulled out a silver knife and attempted to stab him before getting back in the truck and fleeing. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s with short black hair wearing a grey and white tank top.
Arrest Made in Citizens' Bank Robbery
6.23.08, 2:19 pm
225 Cambridge St
Officers responded to the Citizens' Bank of Cambridge St. for a report of a man surrounded by red smoke. While en route to the site, officers were updated that a man in a blue shirt had just robbed the Citizens' Bank. Officers spotted a suspect on a bicycle and told him to stop. He didn't comply, and fled. After a brief foot chase, the suspect dropped the bike and subsequently tripped over it, and officers were able to apprehend him. The suspect was positively ID'd as the man who had just robbed the bank.
Drug Arrest
6.9.08, 12:39 pm
Otis St & Sciarappa St
A male suspect was arrested for Possession of a Class D and a male juvenile was summonsed after Cambridge Police Detectives observed them smoking a blunt.
LMV Arrest Made at Museum of Science Parking Garage
10 Museum Way
6.7.08, 3:11 pm
Parking lot attendants at the Museum of Science parking garage detained a suspect they had witnessed breaking into cars. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect to be in possession of a center punch, a tool used to break windows and commonly used by car thieves. Suspect was arrested for B&E MV and Possession of a Burglarious Instrument.
Armed Street Robbery
5.23.08, 9:30 pm
100 Cambridgeside Pl
A male juvenile victim reports that while standing in the checkout line in Best Buy at the mall, he was surrounded by three black male suspects, ages 17-19. One of the suspects motioned that he had a weapon, reached into the victim pocket and stole cash. Another suspect took a gold chain valued at from the victim's neck.
Two Men Arrested for Stabbing
94 Winter St
4.17.08, 10:10 pm
Two men were arrested for stabbing a Cambridge resident at the car wash at 94 Winter St.
Larceny From Building Arrest
4.3.08, 12:39 pm
125 Sixth St (site of new police headquarters construction)
Two construction workers were arrested at the new Cambridge police station after they were observed placing boxes of copper cable into their Jeep.
Aggravated Assault
4.1.08, 8:55 pm
Fifth St & Spring St
Officers responded to the corners of Fifth St & Spring St for a report of five males in black & gray hoodies throwing bricks at someone. The suspects were rounded up and identified.
Street Robbery
3.25.05, 7:25 pm
520 Cambridge St
Four juveniles were involved in an altercation at 520 Cambridge St. One was arrested for threatening a victim with a large knife.
Possession of Ammunition
3.20.08, 11:30 am
40 Thorndike St
A male suspect from Oregon was found to be in possession of several rounds of ammunition when he tried to enter the courthouse. The suspect does not have an FID card.
Malicious Destruction
3/18/08, 6:15 pm
345 Cambridge St
Suspect was arrested for tagging a Middlesex Sheriff Department vehicle with an expletive in blue permanent marker. Suspect stated that he felt the Deputy Sheriff was looking at him and that was why he wrote on the vehicle.
Drug Arrest
3/14/08 5:05 pm
Eighth St. & Spring St.
Two male suspects were arrested after a standard motor vehicle stop. The operator was arrested for operating after suspension and 4 active warrants. The rear passenger was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Drug Arrest
3/13/08, 7:13 pm
Gore St
Detectives arrested a suspect following the execution of search warrants at his residence and the discovery of several baggies of marijuana. Suspect was charged Possession and intent to Distribute Class D drugs.
Drug Arrest
3/11/08, 3:30 pm
93 Sciarappa St
A victim reported that two males stole a GPS from his car, which was running and unlocked. Upon returning to the vehicle, he saw 2 suspects walk by him in a startled manner and picked up their pace. Two suspects were stopped that fit the description, however the victim never saw them physically enter his car. Regardless, one of the suspects was arrested for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct upon being stopped.
Street Robbery
3.8.08, 8:30 pm
255 Bent St
Officers responded to a report that an armed robbery had just taken place in front of 255 Bent St. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the a 28-year-old male victim who reported that while waiting for assistance from Triple A, a white male suspect age 18-23, had approached his vehicle, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. After handing over cash, the suspect fled and was unable to be located.
Street Robbery (Suspects Arrested)
3.7.08, 10:40 am
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Lechmere MBTA Station
A 19-year-old female victim was on the MBTA Green Line, headed to Lechmere, when four suspects began to verbally taunt her. The victim ignored them, got off the train, and headed for the Galleria Mall. Inside the mall, the victim was jumped from behind by one of the suspects and a scuffle ensued. The victim's sidekick cell phone was stolen. Officers located three of the suspects, but the 4th eluded police. The three detained suspects were summonsed by the Youth/Family Services Unit at the Cambridge Police Department.
Bomb Threat
3.3.08, 7:28 pm
Cambridgeside Galleria
Officers responded along with the State Police to the Cambridgeside Galleria for an anonymous tip of a bomb in the building. A sweep was conducted of the entire mall and no bomb was found.
Housebreak
Auto Theft
Cambridge St
Victim reports that at the above date and time, an unknown suspect entered her residence, took the car keys from her purse, and stole her car. The car was recovered in Somerville at 5:46 am the same morning.
Aggravated Assault
2.14.08, 11:45 pm
Third St
Police were called to the location for a domestic abuse situation. No major injuries were sustained and the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.
Commercial Robbery
2.6.08, 8:15 pm
1 Broadway
Dunkin Donuts
A female employee was working at Dunkin Donuts when an unknown suspect, Male, 20-30, came up behind her, pressed an object to her back and made her open the cash drawer and give him money. The victim never saw the suspect's face but stated he was wearing gloves, and was about 5'6 tall. He was also wearing dark clothes, and had on a hat or hood.
Street Robbery Arrests
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Simple Assault
1.26.08, 5:43 pm
Cambridge St & Fifth St
A 43-year-old female victim and 41-year-old male victim were walking down a sidewalk when two black males and one black female refused to let them pass. The victims reported that the suspects were very combative, and he ran across the street to get help. When he returned, he saw the black female suspect standing over the female victim. The male victim ran over to help and was punched in the face by one of the male suspects. The victims report that the suspects looked to be between the ages of 14-16 but couldn't provide more information.
Aggravated Assault
1.12.08, 12:54 pm
Cambridge St & Fifth St
A 19 year-old male victim, was having a dispute with his cousin on the sidewalk when another suspect walked up and entered the argument. The suspect made derogatory comments to the victim, punched him in the face and kicked him while he was down. The suspect and the victim's cousin fled when they heard police sirens.
Attempted Housebreak
1/5/08 -- 1/6/08
Hurley St.
Victim states that between the hours of 9:00 am on the 5th to 9:00 am on the 6th someone cut two holes on the bottom left and right corners of a window screen. No entry was gained. This is possibly related to the Inman-Harrington area housebreaks.
Armed Street Robbery & Impersonating a Police Officer
1/4/08, 1:40 pm
131 Fifth St.
Victim was walking on Fifth St when he was approached by a suspect (male, Asian/Pacific Islander, driving a black four-door sedan). The suspect identified himself as a police officer, showing a badge. The victim observed a firearm holstered on the suspect's side. The suspect performed a pat-frisk and took the victim's wallet, then ordered him to go home and retrieve his passport, with the suspect following. When the victim came downstairs with his passport, the suspect was gone.
Simple Assault
12/25/07, 11:54 pm
239 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
The victim was in the gas station when he wanted to check out, however there were two suspects arguing with the clerk and pushed over two counter displays. The clerk said the two asked for a free car wash if they filled up with gas and the clerk said no, an argument ensued. One suspect pushed the other customer on the way out.
Teen Drug Arrest
11/29/07, 8:36 pm
Hunting St
While in the area for recent housebreaks an officer saw a suspect exit from a yard at Hunting St and walk towards him. When he was about 20 ft away the suspect made eye contact, turned suddenly, and made a sweeping motion from his waistband to the ground as if discarding something. He fled the area after being told to stop and was apprehended. The item discarded turned out to be several bags of crack cocaine. The suspect also had $220 dollars on him and two cell phones.
Drug Arrest
11/28/07
Gore St. & Third St.
Three people were arrested for heroin after Detectives began performing surveillance in the area due to increased complaints of drug activity around Second St. Two individuals, a male and female, were seen exchanging an item. The female was stopped and when frisked, two bags of heroin were found in her jacket pocket. The male was kept under surveillance and was seen getting into a car with a driver. He was found to have $100 in his pocket and the driver was found to have $653 in different pockets and denominations and a cell phone. The phone continually rang and when answered in an undercover capacity, callers made statements that were synonymous with drug jargon.
Call the Anonymous Drug Tip Hotline if you witness any drug activity in your area.
DISORDERLY 100 Cambridgeside Pl
11/13/07, 5:00pm
A juvenile was arrested after fleeing from a group of males who had been facing off arguing and seemingly escalating to a fight. When officers arrived, most dispersed however this male was asked to stop and fled throughout the mall. Once apprehended he began shouting and threatening one of the other individuals involved.
Larceny From Motor Vehicle Arrest
11/3/07 1:13am Otis St & Seventh St
Edgar Diaz used a brick to smash a car window and was found inside the car attempting to steal the stereo system. A neighbor heard loud noises and saw the suspect inside the car with glass all around. Diaz was found and arrested by police.
Street Robbery on Kendall St.
10/2/2007 4:28:00 PM
Victim stated she was walking along the access road between Third St and Broadway when the suspect began calling out to her. The victim first ignored this, however she was followed by the suspect. The suspect stated that she had a knife and to hand over money. The victim continued to walk until the suspect aggressively grabbed her arm. At this point another suspect told her to back off and the two headed toward the Genzyme garage.
BURGLARY on Spring Street
9/23/2007 9:07:00 AM
On this date, an intruder cut the rear kitchen window screen, entered the apartment and ransacked it. $1,000 in cash was stolen from a nightstand.
When not in your home, be sure that all ground-floor windows are closed and locked. This will help prevent easy access through a window.
