Daily Log 10.3.2014

Cambridge Police Daily Log: October 3rd, 2014

Type #
Date & Time

Info

10/02/2014 00:59
INCIDENT  14007429
MISC. REPORT TYPE

FRANKLIN ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Franklin Street residence to speak with a resident regarding phone calls he had been receiving. A report was taken.

10/02/2014 09:08
INCIDENT  14007431
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

HASKELL ST
An Arlington resident reported that his vehicle was struck on the right side by a motorcycle operating in the bicycle path on Mass Ave and Haskill Street southbound. The motorcycle fled the scene without making himself known.

10/02/2014 10:13
INCIDENT  14007433
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST
An unknown person struck a motor vehicle then left the area without making themselves known.

10/02/2014 10:32
INCIDENT  14007434
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

FIFTH ST
A Fifth Street resident reported that his scooter was chained and secured in his yard. He discovered this morning that the scooter was missing.

10/02/2014 11:20
INCIDENT  14007439
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Mass Ave. business manager reports receiving a phone call at 10:40 a.m. on 10/2 from a male impersonating NStar demanding payment or threatening immediate shut off of services. A debit card number and security information was provided before the victim realized it was a scam.

10/02/2014 11:31
INCIDENT  14007435
MISC. REPORT TYPE

TREMONT ST
An employee of a temple in Cambridge called to report what he believed to be suspicious activity. He observed an unknown male taking pictures of a memorial in front of his synagogue. He then faced the building, kneeled and bowed several times in the direction of the synagogue.

10/02/2014 12:13
INCIDENT  14007438
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at Mass Ave. and Meachem Road. There were no reported injuries.

10/02/2014 13:28
INCIDENT  14007442
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15B

SIDNEY ST
A Somerville resident, who works in Cambridge, reported that this past Monday an unknown person operating a motor vehicle drove it in a manner that appeared as if she wanted to strike him with it. According to the victim this happened several times while he was riding his bicycle to work.

10/02/2014 13:57
INCIDENT  14007444
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CHAUNCY ST
Cambridge Fire Department forced open the door at a Chauncy Street apartment building after a report of a strong gas odor coming from the unit.

10/02/2014 14:10
INCIDENT  14007443
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGE CTR
A Somerville resident reports that an unknown person(s) stole his work cell phone from his cubicle sometime between 7/31/14-8/5/14. A report was filed.

10/02/2014 14:14
INCIDENT  14007445
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

WASHINGTON ST
A resident of Cambridge called to report that her vehicle was vandalized while parked on Washington Street. The rear driver's side window was smashed and the rear door was scratched.

10/02/2014 14:26
INCIDENT  14007449
STALKING c265 S43

WILLIAM ST
Cambridge Police responded to a William Street residence to speak with a resident regarding threats that had been made to her over the phone. A report was taken.

10/02/2014 15:54
INCIDENT  14007448
IDENTITY FRAUD

MONTAGUE ST
A Cambridge resident reported her son's identity was stolen . The suspect used the information to obtain credit and attempt to procure a United States Passport.

10/02/2014 16:29
INCIDENT  14007450
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. on the report that a man had stolen a cell phone and was becoming aggressive with staff. Officers spoke with Kevin McBride, 44, 56 Chestnut Street, Wakefield. It was learned that McBride was observed near a display of cell phones when the alarm sounded. The staff person went to reset the alarm, turned back towards the display and saw the phone was missing. He also observed McBride attempting to leave the premises with something secreted in his hand. The staff member stepped in front of McBride, observed that McBride had the phone cupped in his hand in an attempt to conceal it. The staff person asked "what do you have there?" McBride then dropped a pair of wire cutters on the floor and stated he didn't have anything. The police were then summoned. McBride was placed under arrest and was charged with the aforementioned offense.

10/02/2014 17:25
TRAFFIC  14007452
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

EIGHTH ST
A Cambridge resident reports a past hit and run accident on 8th Street.

10/02/2014 17:34
INCIDENT  14007453
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

HIGHLAND AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Highland Avenue residence for the report of a past breaking and entering to that residence. A report was taken.

10/02/2014 19:27
INCIDENT  14007455
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MT AUBURN ST
A male pedestrian was struck by a minivan while crossing Mt. Auburn Street near Sparks Street.

10/02/2014 20:42
INCIDENT  14007456
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident observed a man having trouble with his card at an ATM machine. After a brief conversation, she agreed to deposit a check he wrote into her account. She in return withdrew cash and handed it to him. She then had an uneasy feeling and demanded the money back. The man told her he would see her at noon the next day and walked away.

10/02/2014 21:29
INCIDENT  14007458
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

NORFOLK ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Norfolk Street residence to take a report for a past larceny of a package that was delivered and left in the lobby of the building.