Daily Log for May 16, 2025

WESTERN AVE
Police took a report of a past hit and run crash on the 100 block of Western Ave. The reporting party claims that they had parked their car overnight and when they returned they discovered that their left driver's side mirror had broken off completely.

RIEDESEL AVE
Police took a report of a breaking & entering into a motor vehicle on the 0 block of Riedesel Ave. The reporting party claims that they had parked their motor vehicle to go to work and when they returned they found that their wallet, which was left in the center console, was no longer there.

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY & RINDGE AVE
Officers on patrol conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation at the intersection of Rindge Ave & Alewife Brook Pkwy. It was learned that the involved vehicle had a revoked registration. The operator, a Cambridge resident, will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on related charges.

RIEDESEL AVE
Police took a report of a past breaking & entering on the 0 block of Ridisel Ave. The reporting party claims that they returned to their vehicle and found that the passenger glove box had been left open. The vehicle was not damaged and no items were missing.

INMAN ST
Police took a report of identity fraud on the 100 block of Inman St. The reporting party claims that an unknown suspect obtained their personal information and used it to fraudulently open an unemployment claim.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report of harassment on the 900 block of Massachusetts Ave. The reporting party claim their neighbor has been swearing and yelling outside the reporting party's door, making them fearful of opening their door and engaging with their neighbor.

FAYERWEATHER ST
Police took a report for a larceny of a motor vehicle on the 0 block of Fayerweather St. The resident reported 2 vehicles were stolen out of their driveway.

FRESH POND PKWY
Police took a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle on the 200 block of Fresh Pond Pkwy. The reporting party claims they left the keys to their motor vehicle in the sun visor of the driver's seat for after hours pickup and when they returned they could not locate the vehicle.

BINNEY ST
Police took a report of a past hit and run crash on the 100 block of Binney St. The reporting party claims their vehicle was parked and unoccupied when an unknown vehicle struck their rear bumper and left the scene.

BLANCHARD RD
Police took a report of larceny by false pretense on the 0 block of Blanchard Rd. The reporting party claims they hired an insulation contractor and paid $5000 cash up front. The reporting party stated that since handing over the cash, they have been ignored by the contactor and now believes they are a victim of fraudulent activity.

CARDINAL MEDEIROS AVE & HAMPSHIRE ST
A party reported a crash that occured at the intersection of Hampshire St & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police responded to a disturbance on the 200 block of Alewife Brook Pkwy. An argument had occured between two people regarding a parking space that later became physical.

COLUMBIA ST & HARVARD ST
Police took a report of a past hit and run crash with injury at the intersection of Columbia St & Harvard St. The reporting party stated that they were on their bicycle when they were struck by a motor vehicle. The reporting party claims they were thrown from their bicycle and hit their head with such force that they went unconcious.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a shoplifting on the 600 block of Massachusetts Ave. Officers located the suspect, identified as Alаn Swаnsоn, 64, of Boston, and found them to be in possession of $25 in stolen merchandise. Swanson was also found to have two active warrants from Roxbury District Court. Officers placed Swаnsоn under arrest for Shoplifting by Asportation and warrants.

KINNAIRD ST
Police took a report of identity theft on the 0 block of Kinnaird St. The reporting party claims that during a meeting at the Social Security Administration office, they were notified that their Social Security number was being used by an unknown individual to open a bank account and a line of credit.

MAIN ST
Police took a report of larceny from a buisness on the 200 block of Main St. The reporting party claims that an unknown individual stole 7 assorted bottles of cologne and two boxes of ground coffee with a combined value of $650.

ROBERTS RD
Police took a report of a lost wallet on the 0 block of Roberts Rd. The reporting party stated that someone had used a credit card that had been in the wallet for online shopping.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 1000 block of Massachusetts Ave for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, the operator of the motor vehicle was issued a citation.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a shoplifting on the 500 block of Massachusetts Ave. Loss prevention staff stated the suspect, identified as Hеаther Clаrk, 50, unhoused, had attempted to shoplift a variety of hygiene & skincare products valued at $170. Clark was arrested on a charge of Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise; 3rd Offense.

BUCKINGHAM ST
Police responded to a crash on the 0 block of Buckingham St. The operator had crashed into a utility pole causing heavy damage. The operator declined medical attention, the vehicle was towed.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of shoplifting on the 600 block of Massachusetts Ave. the reporting party claims the suspect had stolen a bag of chips and soda valued at $9. Officers were able to locate the suspect, they were identified and trespassed from the store.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of shoplifting on the 600 block of Massachusetts Ave. The reporting party claims the suspect had shoplifted $96 of paper towels. Officers located the suspect, identified as Michаеl Gоlding, 39, of Boston and subsequently placed him under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation.

SAVILLE ST & WALDEN ST
Police responded to a report of a past hit and run crash with property damage at the intersection of Saville St & Walden St. The reporting party stated that they had parked their car and when they returned they observed a note on their windshield from a witness who had observed a motor vehicle strike their driver's side mirror.