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Daily Log for 10.09.2023

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Cambridge Police Daily Log for October 6th – 9th

Type #
Date & Time

Info

10/06/202300:04
INCIDENT23009094-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

EDUCATION ST
A resident of Cambridge reports unknown person posed as a prostitute online and that he sent $600.00 for services they didn't receive.

10/06/202301:46
INCIDENT23009097-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, WANTON C266 S127

TEMPLE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Temple Street for a report of malicious destruction in progress stating a neighbor poured unidentified liquid on their car. A report was taken.

10/06/202308:10
INCIDENT23009099-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

TECHNOLOGY SQ
A resident of Connecticut reports their assigned work truck was damaged while parked in the public garage in Technology Sq. The reporting person parked in the garage on 10/4/23 at 6:15am and returned at 11:30am to see the driver’s side door damaged.

10/06/202310:05
INCIDENT23009100-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue and Windsor Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. A pedestrian stated while in crosswalk, a motorist ran over their right foot. The pedestrian refused medical attention. The driver stayed on scene. A report was filed.

10/06/202311:55
INCIDENT23009103-1

ROOSEVELT TOWERS
On 10/6/2023 Cambridge Police responded to a report of an abandoned motorcycle.

10/06/202312:23
INCIDENT23009102-1
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

WARE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Ware Street for a past breaking and entering report. A report was taken.

10/06/202312:30
INCIDENT23009101-1
CREDIT CARD, IMPROPER USE UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(F)

COLUMBIA ST
A Cambridge resident reported their credit cards were used fraudulently.

10/06/202312:42
INCIDENT23009105-1
NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139

BRATTLE ST
Police received a report of a license plate that had been stolen off a motorcycle on Wednesday night in the area of Mount Auburn St in Harvard Sq.

10/06/202313:26
INCIDENT23009104-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A Somerville resident reports they were scammed and lost $600.

10/06/202313:26
INCIDENT23009106-1
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(G)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A college student reported that his credit cards were used fraudulently.

10/06/202314:11
INCIDENT23009107-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HARVARD ST
A package was stolen from inside a Harvard Street apartment building.

10/06/202316:00
INCIDENT23009108-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

LINCOLN ST
A Cambridge resident ordered an IPHONE that was supposed to be delivered but was stolen in the delivery.

10/06/202316:29
INCIDENT23009109-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

HARVARD ST
A Harvard Street resident witnessed the theft of packages from the building through video.

10/06/202316:32
INCIDENT23009110-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

BROOKLINE ST
A person stated their iPhone was stolen and they were threatened by a Cambridge resident.

10/06/202316:56
INCIDENT23009115-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

OXFORD ST
A package was stolen from an Oxford Street residence.

10/06/202317:34
INCIDENT23009111-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

ELIOT ST
Cambridge Police responded to Eliot Street for a report of a disturbance after a motor vehicle accident. A report was taken.

10/06/202317:50
INCIDENT23009112-1
STOP/YIELD, FAIL TO * C89 S9

ELIOT ST
A Lynn resident was stopped operating their motor vehicle after being observed failing to stop for a stop sign on Mt. Auburn St. The operator was issued a criminal citation for operating unlicensed.

10/06/202318:16
INCIDENT23009116-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HARVARD ST
A package was stolen from the lobby of a Harvard Street residence.

10/06/202318:35
INCIDENT23009117-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

NEW ST
A Cambridge resident reported their unoccupied vehicle was struck by a school bus in the New St. parking lot of Danehy Park. The operator of the bus left the scene without exchanging information. A report was taken.

10/06/202318:45
INCIDENT23009118-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

WHITE ST
A Cambridge resident was pushed into shelving units at a grocery store on White Street on 10/5.

10/06/202320:13
INCIDENT23009119-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Cambridge Police responded to River Street for a shoplifting in progress. As result a report was taken.

10/06/202320:52
INCIDENT23009120-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

WHITE ST
An electric bike was stolen outside a restaurant in Porter Square on 10/6.

10/07/202304:54
INCIDENT23009126-1
ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D

PUTNAM AVE
Police responded to 515 Putnam Ave. for the report of a disturbance. Reporting party stated a person who was suffering injuries knocked and rang doorbell. Parties did not know each other. A report was taken.

10/07/202307:11
INCIDENT23009127-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

WILLOW ST
A Willow Street resident reported the theft of their motor vehicle. Stolen motor vehicle report was filed.

10/07/202309:06
INCIDENT23009129-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

HOLDEN GREEN
On 10/7/2023 a Cambridge resident reported an online scam.

10/07/202310:00
INCIDENT23009130-1
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

FRANKLIN ST
A Cambridge resident reported damage to their door from a suspected attempt break-in into their apartment overnight.

10/07/202311:02
INCIDENT23009131-1
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

TEMPLE ST
Person reported their cellphone was stolen somewhere in Central Square.

10/07/202311:37
INCIDENT23009132-1
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 600 Block of Massachusetts Avenue for reports of a past assault and battery.

10/07/202311:56
INCIDENT23009134-1
TRASH, LITTER C270 S16

WEBSTER AVE
Police responded to Webster Ave for a large amount of trash that was left outside a residence. A report was taken.

10/07/202312:16
INCIDENT23009133-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

CLIFTON ST
A Cambridge resident stated a check was stolen then mobile deposited.

10/07/202315:13
INCIDENT23009137-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

ELMER ST
Police took a larceny report for a resident of Elmer Street who stated a delivered package was stolen.

10/07/202315:52
INCIDENT23009136-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

RINDGE AVE
A Tewksbury resident came into the Cambridge Police station to report their motor vehicle was allegedly stolen earlier today from a business located on Rindge Ave.

10/07/202315:54
INCIDENT23009139-1
TRESPASS C266 S120

ROGERS ST
Police responded to Rogers Street for a noise complaint. A report was taken.

10/07/202316:14
INCIDENT23009138-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BRATTLE ST
A Quincy resident reported their car was hit by another driver who was parking behind them. There was a brief exchange before the other motorist drove off.

10/07/202316:32
INCIDENT23009140-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

BROADWAY
Police were called to the Cambridge St underpass for a report of a two-vehicle crash.

10/07/202316:48
INCIDENT23009141-1
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to 400 block of Cambridge Street for the report of a residential lock out.

10/07/202318:36
INCIDENT23009142-1
BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY C266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Resident reported their locker at a gym on Cosgwell Avenue was broken into and stated money was missing.

10/07/202318:45
INCIDENT23009143-1
LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

BROADWAY
Police observed a person yelling for help in the crosswalk at Broadway at Portland Street. Two people with minor injuries were taken to a local hospital stating they were hit by a vehicle. Police located the driver, who was cited for failing to yield and driving on a suspended license.

10/07/202319:56
INCIDENT23009144-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

PUTNAM AVE
A resident of Putnam Avenue stated they were threatened by a neighbor for being too close to their car.

10/07/202321:44
INCIDENT23009147-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

CONCORD TPKE
Police responded to Concord Turnpike to speak with a resident regarding a past break into their apartment. A police report was taken.

10/08/202309:30
INCIDENT23009151-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

LAMBERT ST
Police received a call for a stolen bicycle at 15 Lambert St. The bike was stored in the bike storage area which is a locked building.

10/08/202309:31
INCIDENT23009150-1
TURN, IMPROPER * C90 S14

AUBURN ST
Driver of a motor vehicle on Massachusetts Ave was seen making an improper left turn onto Western Ave. A motor vehicle stop was conducted. Driver was cited for Improper Turn, Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

10/08/202311:10
INCIDENT23009153-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were dispatched to an address on Massachusetts Ave, for a male resident wishing to file a flimflam report. Resident believes someone purchased items online using their identity.

10/08/202312:07
INCIDENT23009154-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a business on Massachusetts Ave for a shoplifting in progress. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. A report was taken.

10/08/202312:24
INCIDENT23009155-1
STRUCTURE/BUILDING FIRE RESPONSE

BROOKLINE ST
Police responded to the Boston University Bridge for an encampment on fire.

10/08/202313:50
INCIDENT23009161-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

THIRD ST
Police took a report from a Third Street resident for larceny of their bicycle.

10/08/202314:55
INCIDENT23009159-1
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded for a report for a person who was yelling obscenities and kicked the passenger side mirror of a parked vehicle. Suspect not located. A report was taken.

10/08/202317:02
INCIDENT23009163-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

CONCORD AVE
An employee filed a past harassment report with Cambridge Police involving a workplace.

10/08/202317:28
INCIDENT23009166-1
NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139

WASHINGTON ST
Police responded for a report of a stolen license plate. A report was taken.

10/08/202317:43
INCIDENT23009167-1
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

HURON AVE
Police initiated a Motor Vehicle Stop in the area of Huron Ave and Fayerweather Street for failure to yield to a pedestrian on a crosswalk. Driver was summonsed to Court for Failure to Yield and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. There were no injuries.

10/08/202317:45
INCIDENT23009168-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

NOTH FIRST ST
Police took a report from a North First Street resident for a bicycle larceny.

10/08/202319:34
INCIDENT23009169-1

ELIOT ST
Police responded to a restaurant for a fight. Two victims reported being punched in the area. Suspect not located.

10/08/202319:35
INCIDENT23009171-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police dispatched to a business on Massachusetts Ave for a disturbance.

10/08/202319:50
TRAFFIC23009170-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

GARFIELD ST
On 10/8/23 units responded to Mass @ Garfield for a report of a hit and run with property damage at approximately 8:00PM.

10/08/202320:05
INCIDENT23009172-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, WANTON C266 S127

JFK ST
Police responded to the area of Eliot Street and JFK Street for a hit and run report. A wanton destruction of property report was filed after damage was assessed.

10/08/202321:25
INCIDENT23009174-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

WATSON ST
Police responded to Watson Street to document a past package theft. A report was taken.

10/08/202323:10
INCIDENT23009176-1
CARJACKING C265 S21A

RIVER ST
Police responded to River Street at Auburn Street for a larceny of a motor vehicle. A report was taken.

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