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MIT Area Crime Log
Six Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery
Cambridgeside Galleria Shuttle Bus
4.17.08, 4:45 pm
A 21-year-old male victim approached MIT officers and reported that he had just been the victim of an armed robbery on the Shuttle bus to Kendall Square. He reported that one of the suspects had waved a black knife in his face and threatened him. The MIT officers then notified Cambridge police. Cambridge and MIT officers then went after the bus and detained six teens, all of whom were identified by the victim as the teens that had assaulted him. All six teens were placed under arrest. Four of them are juveniles.
Stabbing Outside MIT
4.3.08, 4:38 pm
93 Windsor St.
Officers responded with MIT officers to a call for a male victim that had been stabbed outside of the Windsor St Health Clinic. Details on the suspect could not be established.
Main St. - Bank of America Robbery
Update - 4.2.08
This suspect has been arrested. Click here to read more.
At 3:05 pm, officers responded to a bank robbery in progress at the Bank of America at 226 Main St. The teller, who interacted with the suspect, told detectives that it was a white female wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, and a baseball cap underneath. The suspect handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect managed to escape with some cash.
This INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING - If anyone has information on the ID of the suspect, please contact Cambridge Police Detectives at 617-349-3370 or use the Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline.
Forgery/Identity Theft
11/17
Victim states that on this date she received letters from various credit card companies refusing her credit. She states she has not requested any new cards. She also received correspondence from Dell that an account number was issued to her, however she claims she has never purchased anything from Dell. The victim says that the only way she can figure that somebody got her information was sometime late in 2005, her wallet was stolen in Boston.
Protecting Yourself: Credit/Identity theft is becoming a major concern. Please scroll to the bottom of this crime log to read about how to protect yourself from identity theft.
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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