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Riverside Crime Log
Aggravated Assault
6.10.09, 11:56 AM
Western Ave.
Police saw two suspects run off a porch and a third who was stopped. The third continually refused the order to remove his hands from his pants. After subduing him, it was learned that he had been stabbed in the back by the two suspects who fled.
Street Robbery
6.9.09, 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Gilmore St. & Western Ave.
A suspicious male in Central Square wearing hospital scrubs reported that he was stabbed the night before at Hoyt field by three black male suspects.
Housebreak
6.3.09, 11:30 AM – 6:45
Putnam Ave.
The reporting party stated that while staying at his sister’s house, an unknown suspect broke into the residence by unknown means. The suspect(s) stole a laptop, two cameras, an iPod, and personal papers.
Housebreak
6.2.09, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Pleasant St.
The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) broke into his apartment by prying open the rear door. The suspect(s) stole a laptop, camera, iPod, DVD player, and checkbook.
Street Robbery
5.9.09, 12:00 AM - 12:20 AM
Banks St. & Grant St.
The victim stated that an unknown suspect pointed a small knife at him and demanded money and his cell phone. The victim handed over his phone and cash at which point the suspect attempted to force the victim to an ATM to take out more money.
Street Robbery
5.1.09, 4:20 PM – 4:25 PM
Winthrop St.
The victim stated that he was counting his money when the suspect grabbed cash out of his hands and fled to Winthrop St. Once there, the suspect was given a ride to Harvard Square and was unable to be located.
Street Robbery
4.22.09, 9:29 PM
Flagg St. & Putnam Ave.
The victim stated that a black male suspect jumped out of a driveway on Putnam Ave., hit him in the head with an unknown object, and attempted to take his bag. The victim was able to flee, but the suspect caught up with him and pointed an unknown object at him which victim believed was a gun. The victim handed over his bag and the suspect fled toward Kinnaird St.
Suspect Description: Black male with dreadlocks wearing a dark colored beanie cap and a black jacket
Simple Assault
4.7.09, 8:30 AM
Howard St. & Western Ave.
The victim stated that a black female suspect approached her while walking to the King School and rubbed her arms and legs and would not stop. This has happened before.
Suspect: Black female, 40-50 years old, light skinned, 5 ft, nose piercing, heavy eye makeup, head wrapped in a turban, wearing a gold bracelet, and speaks with an accent
Commercial Robbery
3.20.09, 5:47 PM
Central Square (Star Convenience)
The reporting party stated that an unknown suspect entered the store and approached the counter. No weapon was shown, but the suspect was holding his right hand in his pocket, giving the impression that he had a firearm. The suspect then pointed at the register and demanded all the money. When reporting party opened the drawer, the suspect leaned over and grabbed cash out of the drawer. The suspect exited the store and fled towards Central Square.
Suspect Description: White male, 30-40 years old, grayish hair, wearing a dark knit style cap, white tee shirt, sunglasses, black hooded jacket, and jeans.
Commercial Robbery
3.5.09, 7:08 PM
4 Central Square
The victim stated that he was robbed at knifepoint while working at the convenience store for his friend. The suspect entered the store and approached the counter, with a knife in hand. The suspect demanded that the victim open the cash and lottery registers. The suspect emptied both.
Suspect Description: White male, 5'10", 160 lbs, wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt with Adidas written in white on the front, black running pants with white stripes, black gloves, and carrying a lime green backpack.
Housebreak
2.12.09, 9:50 AM – 90 PM
Jay St.
An unknown suspect broke the latch lock to the bedroom window to gain entry. Stolen was 4 computers, a camera and jewelry. The suspect left though a side door.
Housebreak
2.11.09, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Dunster St.
The reporting party stated that she observed two unknown suspects sitting on the couch at the club who do not belong there. The reporting party was nervous and asked the suspects to leave and they complied. The reporting party stated that the suspects appeared out of it or on something. All members of the club have a key to the door. The suspects may have gained entry through the front door that does not always fully lock.
Drug Arrest
11.22.08, 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
JFK & Mt. Auburn St.
A suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana and cocaine after he was stopped for a driving offense and officers found these drugs in his vehicle.
Aggravated Assault
11.22.08, 2:20 AM
Mass. Ave. & Plympton St.
A victim was found unconscious and bleeding from the head. He was transported to the hospital. There were no suspects at the time.
Drug Arrest
10.29.08, 4:18 PM
Dunster St.
Officers arrested two individuals after they witnessed them engaging in a street level drug transaction.
Larceny From Building
10.29.08, 1:20 AM
Mass. Ave.
An employee of the Grafton St. Pub stated that some unknown person stole her handbag from the side office. As she was leaving she discovered that her motor vehicle was stolen as well.
Larceny From Person
10.28.08, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mass. Ave.
A reporting party stated that while at Au Bon Pain, an unknown person stole her clutch wallet from her purse. Her purse was on the back of her chair.
Street Robbery
10.27.08, 12:33 AM
Linden St. & Mass. Ave.
A victim stated that he was robbed near the Harvard Lampoon Building. The victim reported that two black males stepped out of a motor vehicle and put their hands in his pockets and took his wallet and then drove away. The victim noticed two black males in the rear seats toss his wallet onto the street without the money in it.
Housebreak
10.26.08, 8:00 PM
River St.
A victim stated that an unknown person(s) gained entry via an unlocked back door. The suspect(s) went to her bedroom in the rear of the house and took three jewelry boxes. Two jewelry boxes were found in Hoyt Field on the benches and all the items were still in there. The other was not recovered.
Street Robbery
10.21.08, 11:45 PM
JFK St. & Winthrop St.
A victim stated that he was outside a bar when a white male came up and asked him for a cigarette. The victim handed him one when the suspect became aggressive and punched the victim in the mouth. A fight ensued and the suspect took the victim’s iPod and then fled.
Aggravated Assault
10.15.08, 3:23 PM
Mass. Ave. (Cantab Lounge)
Officers responded for a report of a man with a hammer attempting to assault the staff at the Cantab Lounge. A patron was able to get the hammer away from the suspect. The victim stated that the suspect came in and was giving a patron a hard time. When he asked him to leave, the suspect became irate and started throwing chairs. The staff was able to remove him from the bar, but a short time later the suspect reappeared with a hammer and began charging at the staff.
Street Robbery
10.5.08, 9:07 PM
Blackstone St.
Two victims reported that while walking they noticed 2 black males and a black female were following them. They stepped aside to let them pass when all three suspects stopped in front of them. One black male pulled out medium sized black automatic handgun and stated demanded the victims’ belongings. The victims placed their bags and groceries down on the ground and backed up from the suspects when the black female produced a silver handgun and told one of the black males to search their pockets. The suspects fled and officers were able to recover the bags left on the sidewalk on River St.
Housebreak
10.1.08, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Putnam Ave.
A victim reported that an unknown person(s) gained entry to her apartment possibly through an open window at the front of the house. The suspects stole money that was left on the kitchen table for the victim by her roommate.
Street Robbery
9.18.08, 10:00 PM
Green St. & Putnam Ave.
A victim reported that while walking on Green St., he observed a male on a bike in front of him. The suspect stopped in front of the victim and pushed him into a driveway. The suspect held a knife to the victim’s throat with his right hand and searched him with his left. The suspect took an iPod and then fled on his bike. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’10”-6’ tall, short buzz haircut, a slight mustache, wearing a dark puffy down jacket, dark pants, and dark sneakers.
Aggravated Assault
9.6.08, 1:30 AM
Winthrop St. (Tommy Doyle’s)
A bartender reported being threatened by a patron after exchanging words about a drink. The customer pulled out a knife. Officers arrested the suspect for the assault. While placing defendant under arrest, another individual, who was with the defendant attempted to pull him away from officers and became extremely disorderly and aggressive towards officers. She was also placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Firearm Possession
9.5.08, 1:37 AM
Putnam St.
Officers observed a man in possession of a loaded sawed-off shotgun and ammunition. The defendant pulled off at a high rate of speed and refused to stop for police. Officers were able to pull over the defendant and place him under arrest.
Drug Arrest
9.4.08, 3:14 PM
Green St. & Western Ave.
Officers observed a man known to them operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license. During the stop, officers could detect a distinct odor of Marijuana. A search revealed a joint in an ashtray. Both the operator and the passenger were placed under arrest.
Unarmed Street Robbery
8.13.08, 8:20 PM – 8:30 PM
Jay St. & River St.
A victim was confronted by 6 suspects who knocked him to the ground, kicked him, and stole his Blackberry phone. One suspect was riding a yellow bike, and all 6 fled towards Central Sq. Four males on bikes were stopped in the area but the victim could not make positive IDs.
Aggravated Assault
8.1.08, 1:52 PM
Gilmore Street & Western Avenue
A victim reported that while he was playing basketball, he noticed someone had slashed the tire on his bike. He believed it was another juvenile he has been having an ongoing dispute with. On his way home, the victim reported that someone approached him who identified himself as the cousin of the juvenile that the victim has been having problems with. He produced a 4” silver bladed knife and tried to grab the victim by the shirt but victim was able to flee. The suspect was described as a black male, 15 years old, 5’7”, thin build, close-cropped hair wearing a white T-shirt and black sweat pants riding a mountain bike.
Malicious Destruction of Property
8.1.08, 6:30 PM
Franklin St.
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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