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Daily Log 11.19.2018

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: November 19th, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

11/19/2018 06:46

INCIDENT  18008234

UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

KIRKLAND STREET

A resident of Somerville was issued a citation for Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

11/19/2018 09:39

INCIDENT  18008224

LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90 S24

TECHNOLOGY SQUARE

Officers responded to Technology Square for a report of a hit and run involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle had stopped for the pedestrian to utilize the crosswalk, but then continued driving while the pedestrian was still in the crosswalk. The vehicle struck the pedestrian’s bag, which made contact with her leg. The pedestrian did not require medical attention.

11/19/2018 10:14

INCIDENT  18008229

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

CONCORD AVENUE

A resident of Concord Avenue reported a package theft that occurred between November 18 and 9:30 a.m. on November 19.

11/19/2018 10:24

INCIDENT  18008226

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

SIXTH STREET

A report of a hit and run resulting in damage to a motor vehicle was filed.

11/19/2018 10:57

INCIDENT  18008230

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MADISON AVENUE

A resident of Cambridge reported an unknown suspect(s) gained access to his vehicle and stole an empty hard drive and an iPhone. The reporting party believes the vehicle was locked at the time and is unsure how the suspect was able to gain access.

11/19/2018 12:17

INCIDENT  18008231

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

ALBANY STREET

A resident of Rhode Island reported his license plate stolen from his vehicle while parked at Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street.

11/19/2018 15:06

INCIDENT  18008233

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

BROOKLINE STREET

Officers responded to Brookline Street for a report that two residents had had their bicycles stolen from the hallway of their apartment building.

11/19/2018 17:08

INCIDENT  18008237

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

BROADWAY

Officers responded to the area of Broadway and Portland Street for a report that a bus had scraped a vehicle in traffic and driven away. After further investigation, the bus and driver were located. The driver stated that he was not aware he had struck a vehicle and supplied his information for insurance purposes.

11/19/2018 17:18

INCIDENT  18008238

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

WHITE STREET

Officers responded to a White Street grocery store for a report of a larceny of a wallet. The wallet was taken from a customer who was waiting to pay at the register.

11/19/2018 17:53

INCIDENT  18008240

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

GORE STREET

Officers responded for a report of a hit and run that caused damage to a parked vehicle in a Gore Street driveway.

11/19/2018 18:16

INCIDENT  18008239

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

BROADWAY

Officers responded to Broadway and Prospect Street for a report of a vehicle that had been rear-ended. One passenger was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other parties reported injuries, and neither operator claimed any damage was done to their vehicles from the crash.

11/19/2018 19:42

INCIDENT  18008243

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

HARVARD STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported that her vehicle was struck and damaged while parked on Pleasant Street between approximately 5:15 and 5:35 p.m. on November 17.

11/19/2018 21:50

INCIDENT  18008245

ROBBERY, UNARMED c265 S19

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a Central Square business for a report of a shoplifting in progress. It was further reported that the suspect was fighting the loss prevention officer who had attempted to stop him from shoplifting. Richard Wheeler, 58, 240 Albany Street in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Unarmed Robbery, and the store employee who was assaulted was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

11/19/2018 22:53

INCIDENT  18008247

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

CAMBRIDGE STREET

Officers responded to a Cambridge Street business for a report of an attempted larceny. While driving on Cambridge Street, the reporting party had noticed a vehicle that had crashed through a fence in a parking lot. When the reporting party stopped to offer assistance, a man exited the crashed vehicle and fled. It was discovered that the vehicle belonged to the business that owned the parking lot. The vehicle was towed for safekeeping.

11/19/2018 23:01

INCIDENT  18008246

A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a residence on Massachusetts Avenue for a report of an assault in progress. The reporting party had been punched by a known party and was unsure if he wanted to press charges.

 

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