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Peabody/Neighborhood 9 Crime Log
Drug Arrest
6.6.08, 1:00 pm
9 Upland Rd
A male suspect was arrested by detectives after he was observed rolling a blunt on his front steps. The suspect fled and was very uncooperative with responding detectives and was charged with four counts of A&B on a Police Officer, in addition to the possession charges.
Housebreak
3.25.08, 11:00 am
Walden St.
The victim left his apartment at 8:30 am and did not lock the door behind him. When he returned at 11:00 am, he found that his wallet was missing from a drawer in the kitchen.
Update: 3/3/08
Multiple Housebreaks
Most recent break: 2.29.08 - Victim reports leaving his apartment in the morning returning at 5:00 pm and finding his front door forced open. Stolen items include computers, luggage, clothing, blank bank checks, and an mp3 player.
Another housebreak occurred on 2/27/08 on Elm St. in Agassiz. Unknown suspects gained entrance to the basement apartment through two unlocked doors in the rear. Items taken include jewelry, several small electronics and a passport.
On Friday, 2.22.08 , there were 5 housebreak incidents, including two where entry was gained.
They all occurred on Linnaean and Agassiz st.’s in Peabody and on Forest st. in Agassiz.
In each case, forced entry through doors was attempted.
If anyone has information on suspects involved in these incidents, you can contact the following at the Cambridge Police:
Detective Mike Regal – 617-349-3331
Detective Kenneth Mui – 617-349-3364
Anonymous Crime Tip E-Mail
Two Juveniles Arrested for Larceny From Motor Vehicle
2.4.08, 2:49 am
Marcella St
Click here to read story.
UPDATE Larcenies From Motor Vehicles
1/22/07
Since 12.30.07, there have been ELEVEN Larcenies from Motor Vehicle in Sector 5, particularly in the Peabody and Agassiz neighborhoods. Targets are mainly GPS Navigation devices, but also targeted are tires, rims, and stereos. The suspects gain entry usually by breaking windows or opening unlocked doors. The best days are from Friday-Tuesday, with the hot day being Monday. Best times appear to be overnight, but a few have occurred when the opportunity presents itself – such as the mid afternoon or early evening.
Affray/Fight
1.15.08, 3:14 pm
Porter Square
Witness reports seeing one group of youths exit an MBTA bus, another exit the Porter Square T Station, and a third walking up Upland Road meet at the corner of Mass Ave & Upland. An argument started and a fight ensued. The people involved were males ages 15-17. They appeared to be groups from the Walden Square/Lincoln Way area and the Cambridgeport/Area 4 area. One of the groups of youths identified themselves as a gang member.
Drug Arrests
1.9.08, 12:55 pm
Garden St & Mass Ave
The two suspects were pulled over after making an illegal U-turn, and it was discovered that the passenger was in possession of Class E and D drugs, including a hypodermic needle. The driver was operating with a revoked license.
Housebreak
12/11/07, 13:05
Hurlbut St
The victim states that while upstairs in his 2nd floor apartment, he heard 3 loud bangs and went outside to investigate. Once outside, he saw a white male (30’s, 5’10”-6’, heavy set, blue knit hat w/ gray stripe) fleeing the area. The victim found the side entrance door to the 1st floor apartment forced open. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.
Tagging
12/10/07, 1:47 am
1680 Mass Ave
West Side Lounge
A caller stated that someone was painting the side of the building. He saw the suspect on the roof of the Harvard Credit Union spray painting the side of the building. The suspect was stopped and ID’d by the caller. The suspect had paint on his hands and jacket. Spray paint of all colors was found in his backpack and he had tagged the word “Funky” on the building. The 20-year-old suspect was arrested.
Housebreak, 11/20-11/22
Wright St
Reporting person arrived at his girlfriend’s to let the cats out while she was away and found the first floor bedroom window broken and the window raised. It appeared that the suspect gained entry into the apartment, however he was unsure if anything was stolen.
Police Prevent Larceny from Motor Vehicle
10/30/07, 10:58 Buena Vista Park
Detectives spotted two suspects on bikes enter the parking lot of the Gourmet Express Deli from the Upland Rd side and ride through the parking lot, slowing near cars to look into windows. They then exited and met up with three other individuals on Mass Ave and headed toward Harvard Sq., where they approached a BMW and put on a pair of gloves. One suspect then approached the driver’s side and removed something from his sweatshirt pouch, however a car drove by and he got spooked and left on his bike. The second male stayed ahead of the other and both kept looking around and checking out vehicles. One was arrested and found to have a screwdriver in his pouch. The BMW was later found to have a visible GPS mount in the car.
History: In the last week there have been 8 other LMV’s within the general vicinity of this incident.
Housebreak on Fayerweather St.
10/10/2007 1:59:00 PM
The victim returned home to find no signs of a break-in, but his laptop and fish missing from his apartment.
History: On this date and time, an unknown suspect entered the home through one of several unlocked windows, an unlocked access door to the basement, or the outside door to the basement, which does not lock properly.
Protecting Yourself: It is always important to keep windows and access points to your home locked, especially when you are not in your home. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to read about home safety tips.
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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