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Highlands Crime Log
Aggravated Assault
11.10.08, 1:24 AM
Concord Ave.
Officers were dispatched to a towing company for a report of a disturbance. They spoke with the victim who stated that around midnight he responded to tow a motor vehicle that was parked in front of a fire hydrant. When he returned to the tow yard, the owner of the motor vehicle was waiting for him. The suspect became verbally abusive and was asked to leave the premises. The victim stated that later, he was driving when he saw the suspect who flagged him down and pulled out a long curved meat cleaver knife from behind his back. The victim fled the scene. Officers stopped a man matching the victim’s description and a show up was performed. The victim was able to positively identify the suspect, who was placed under arrest.
Housebreak
10.12.08, 11:00 PM, 10.13.08, 7:30 AM
So. Normandy Ave.
A victim stated that while she slept on the couch, someone entered her home and took her purse that was sitting on a table in the living room. Another victim said he awoke in the morning and found the storm door and both interior doors were ajar. The doors were left unlocked the night before however neither victims left them ajar.
Attempted Commercial Break
9.14.08, 6:15 PM – 9.15.08, 9:45 AM
Alewife Brook Parkway
An employee of the Pet Supply Outlet reported that an unknown person tried to gain entry to the business by smashing the rear delivery door. There was obvious damage to the door but no entry was gained.
Arson
9.6.08, 4:23 AM
Concord Ave.
Officers met with Fire Investigations officers for a report of Arson. Cambridge Fire Dept. Lt. stated that some unknown person threw something into an office that started the fire.
Aggravated Assault
9.2.08, 9:05 PM
Alewife Brook Parkway (McDonald’s)
Victims stated that while in line at McDonald’s, they observed a dispute between some other patrons and the staff. One victim stated that she was hit by debris that was thrown by the suspect, described as a tall light skinned female, possibly Hispanic. The victim told the suspect to watch where she was throwing stuff. The suspect came over and hit the victim in the face with a tray and knocked her down continuing to strike her. Her friend tired to break it up when the suspect then threw a chair at him. He turned to avoid the chair when another suspect, a dark skinned black male with long side burns, brandished a knife and threatened him.
Malicious Destruction
7.27.08, 4:19 PM
Concord Ave.
Cambridge Fire Fighters observed a man dumping what appeared to be a 2-gallon can of gasoline in an alleyway. Fire fighters described him as a white male with a ponytail. He fled in black Dodge Ram Pickup. Fire fighters checked the area and detected a strong odor of gasoline and a wet spot on the ground.
Larceny From A Motor Vehicle
7.21.08, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Concord Ave.
A reporting party stated that an unknown suspect popped the lock to his company van and stole two expensive construction tools.
Malicious Destruction of Property
1/5/2008 10:45:00 PM
697 CONCORD AVE
The victim states that his vehicle sports a punctured front right tire, with the rear tire also being irreparably damaged. The rear tire was not completely penetrated but is no longer serviceable. The victim relates that he a witness had been in the restaurant dining when a group of approximately nine male youths entered the premises. They were denied service due to the hour and then had a brief verbal altercation with another group. He believes the affronted group mistook his own vehicle as belonging to the offending group and damaged its tires in retaliation. At least some of the suspects were in a silver sedan, possibly Toyota, which was parked next to the victim’s vehicle, and the witness saw two of the youths briefly bend down out of sight on the side of the car where the damaged tires were before leaving the area.
Wainwright Bank Robber Arrested
10/15/2007 3:15:00 PM
Police successfully identified and arrested the robber of the Wainwright Bank at 176 Alewife Brook Pky.
Crime Prevention Tips
This section contains tips on how to help protect yourself against the crimes listed in the log above.
Street Robberies
You are always at a higher risk for being robbed late at night and on dark streets. Try to avoid these areas. Avoid public parks and areas with excessive trees and bushes. Avoid deserted areas and shortcuts. Walk close to the curb, except where cars pull in. Always walk briskly and confidently. Be aware of who is around you and what is going on. Have your keys ready so you can unlock your car door, or the door to your home. If you ever feel threatened, draw attention to yourself by making plenty of noise.
If robbed, always treat any firearm displayed by a robber as being loaded. Follow the robber’s instructions. It is not worth being seriously hurt by resisting.
Study the robber as closely as possible. Take note of their race, age, height, sex, clothing, speech characteristics and scars. It may help to see if the robber resembles anyone famous that has similar features. Try to note which direction they flee after the robbery. Call 911 as soon as possible and relay this information.
When speaking to the Emergency Communication Center, give the exact address of where the robbery occurred. Describe exactly what happened as clearly as possible. Describe the robbers and let the dispatcher know if the person is still in view, how long ago they left and if any weapons were shown. Also state whether medical attention is needed.
Home Safety
Landscaping
Shrubbery should be 18 to 24 inches away from all exits or entrances. Shrubbery should be no higher than 18 inches. Make sure all possible entrances and exit points and windows are visible, not concealed by shrubbery.
Areas That Should be Well-Lit
- Doorways
- Garage Doors
- Bay Doors
- All other entrance of exits
- Windows for visibility and to detect breakage
- Alcoves or hidden areas
- Basement entries
Types of Lighting
Motion-Sensored Lighting/Automatic floodlights that use infrared sensors to detect any type of motion.
Drug Tip Hotline - Report Drug Activity in Your Neighborhood
You do not have to tolerate drug dealers and drug users in your neighborhood. You can be a parto f the sol.ution by offering information on suspected activity by contacting the 24-Hour Anonymous Drug Tip Hot Line:
617-349-3359
The 24-hour anonymous drug Tip Hot Line is a mechanism for citizens to provide the Special Investigations Unit with information relating to illicit drug use and distribution, as well as vice issues such as prostitution and gambling.
When a citizen calls the above number, he or she will generally hear a taped message asking the caller to speak as long as you like. Explain the activity in as much detail as possible, including the following information:
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Location of the Incident: Street address of building or house, names of nearest intersecting streets, landmarks near or at the scene.
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Description of Persons Involved: Height, sex, age, weight, clothing, hair color, eye color, skin color and any distinguishing marks.
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Description of vehicles involved: Make, model, color and license plate.
You do not have to provide your name, address, or telephone number.
Should you witness a drug crime that requires immediate police response, DIAL 9-1-1 and police will be dispatched to the area.
Click here to read about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud and identity theft.
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