Occurred at 1:25 PM on 7/26 – Beacon St./Carlton St.
An officer observed an individual cycling close to parked vehicles and look inside each one as he passed. The officer also noticed a screwdriver protruding from his back pocket. The individual was stopped and questioned about his intentions, and due to observing the screwdriver and the evasive answers he was giving, a pat frisk was conducted, which revealed a large folding knife in his front pocket. A social security card was also discovered, and the name was one known to Boston and Brookline Police for past burglary offenses. As the officer radioed to dispatch, the individual pushed the officer backwards and pedaled away.

Arrest:

Occurred at 1:25 PM on 7/26 – Beacon St./Carlton St.
An officer observed an individual cycling close to parked vehicles and look inside each one as he passed. The officer also noticed a screwdriver protruding from his back pocket. The individual was stopped and questioned about his intentions, and due to observing the screwdriver and the evasive answers he was giving, a pat frisk was conducted, which revealed a large folding knife in his front pocket. A social security card was also discovered, and the name was one known to Boston and Brookline Police for past burglary offenses. As the officer radioed to dispatch, the individual pushed the officer backwards and pedaled away.

The officer pursued him on foot, and he was eventually captured on Kilmarnock St. He was arrested for A&B on a Police Officer, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Disorderly Person, and Resisting Arrest. 3 cars were damaged by his bike handlebars in a parking lot the individual fled through . He is additionally being charged with 3 counts of Willful and Malicious Damage to Personal Property. Several items believed to be stolen were found in a backpack he had dropped in flight.

Occurred at 5 PM on 7/22 – Boylston St./Cypress St.
Officers on patrol queried a vehicle traveling on Boylston St., and discovered its registration had expired. The driver was arrested after a query of his name returned an arrest warrant. After inventorying his person, several drugs were discovered. He was charged with Possession of Class B Substance, Possession of Class D Substance, and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Occurred at 10:00 PM on 7/20 – Davis Ave./Cypress St.
Officers observed an individual near a bicycle and determined he was attempting to steal it. A pair of pliers was protruding from his pocket. The individual claimed the bicycle was given to him at no cost, but the bicycle appears to be new and valued very highly so his story appears to be inconsistent. After further investigation, he was arrested for Attempted Larceny. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were also found on his person, so he was further charged with Possession of Class B (crack cocaine).

Burglary:

Occurred between 11:55 AM and 2 PM on 7/21 – Milton Rd.
A caller reported his son’s bicycle, a 21-speed Giant mountain bike which was gray, had been stolen out of his garage. The garage had a padlock on it which was not locked.

Breaking and Entering:

Occurred at 7:13 PM (7/19) – Tappan St.
A caller reported returning home to find her apartment door unlocked and several expensive electronics missing. A next door neighbor reported a suspicious individual in the building who may or may not be connected with the theft.

Larceny:

Occurred on 7/7, Reported on 7/27 – Borland St.
An individual reported his surfboard missing from his front yard. It is described as an 11′ Robert August Stand-Up Board, yellow and black in color.

Occurred between 6/7 and 6/10, Reported on 7/27 – Harris St.
An individual came into the police station to file a report of a larceny. He had hired a contractor to do some work on his home when he began to notice several items missing from his home. The suspect was picked up in New Hampshire for traffic offenses and his vehicle was impounded. Several items believed to have been stolen were discovered in the vehicle, and the investigation is now ongoing.

Occurred between 12:50 and 3 PM on 7/26 – Westbourne Terrace
Officers responded to a reported breaking and entering and larceny. The victims reported several expensive electronics missing from their apartment which was unoccupied during the above hours. Entry may have been made through an unlocked front door.

Occurred between 7/24 and 7/26 – Aspinwall Ave./Perry St.
A caller reported a stolen bicycle. It is a silver Trek 7.1 hybrid valued at $400.

Occurred between 7/22 and 7/24 – Egmont St.
Callers reported their apartment had been broken into over the weekend. Several expensive electronics were missing. It is believed that an unlocked back door may have been the point of entry and exit.

Reported on 7/20 – Harrison St.
A caller reported two of his childrens’ bicycles were missing from the side of his home.

Occurred at 9:34 PM (7/19) – Toxteth Street
A blue Trek 6.3 bicycle with black rims and a rear LED light was reported stolen from the area.

Occurred Overnight (7/18-7/19) – Weybridge St.
A blue Schwinn Ranger bicycle was reported stolen from the area.

Occurred Overnight (7/18-7/19) – Baker Circle
A caller reported his laptop had been stolen from his vehicle sometime overnight. He had accidently left his windows rolled down the night before.

Malicious Damage:

Occurred at 4:10 AM 7/22 – Juniper St.
A caller reported seeing his cousin’s motorcycle pushed over, causing scratches and craps. The cousins knew the suspect and reported the name to the police. The police brought her in for larceny of a motor vehicle, and malicious injury to a motor vehicle.

Occurred Overnight 7/21-7/22 – Harvard St./Webster Pl.
An officer reported a store window broken. An employee reported another had reportedly locked up the night before. There was nothing reported missing and no other damage to the store. There was no surveillance equipment in the store.

MV Accident:

Occurred at 1:14 PM on 7/22 – Boylston St./Philbrick St.
Officers responded to a reported 2-car motor vehicle crash. One vehicle cut off another, causing the other to swerve and crash into a parked vehicle. There were no reported injuries.

Occurred at 9:54 AM on 7/22 – Beacon St./Pleasant St.
A pedestrian was struck while crossing in a crosswalk and suffered a leg injury. The driver was cited for Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in the Crosswalk.

Occured at 8:53 PM on 7/20 – Boylston St.
A male was struck while attempting to cross Boylston St. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. The driver was also taken to the hospital, and was treated and released.

MV Break-in:

Occured Overnight, 7/18-7/19 – Bellingham Rd.
A motor vehicle in the area was reported broken into. The passenger side window was smashed, and an iPad was taken.

Occurred at 7:48 AM (7/19) – Babcock St.
Officers responded to a reported vehicle break-in. A wallet was stolen, but a GPS unit was left behind.

MV Theft:

Occurred at 9:20 AM on 7/26 – Egmont St.
A caller reported her vehicle had been broken into. A pair of earrings and the in-dash stereo were stolen. The vehicle was processed for evidence.

While on the scene an officer observed another vehicle with the passenger-side door ajar and the stereo also missing.

Occurred at 4:16 PM on 7/25 – Chapel St.
A newspaper deliveryman parked his vehicle on Chapel St. for 10 minutes in order to deliver newspapers, and returned to find it missing. He had left the keys in the ignition as his absence was short. It is yet to be recovered.

O.U.I.:

Occurred at 10:35 PM on 7/27 – Harvard St./Longwood Ave.
Officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving without its headlights or taillights on. They followed it and noticed it swerving and initiated a traffic stop. After querying the driver’s history, it was revealed that his license had been revoked. He was arrested, and the officers then noticed he was unsteady on his feet and he smelled strongly of alcohol. After further investigation at the station, it was revealed that he was driving while intoxicated, and was charged accordingly.

Robbery:

Occurred at 2:03 AM on 7/21 – Pond Ave.
A man reported being robbed at gunpoint in Olmstead Park. The thieves made off with cash and credit cards. The victim was not able to report a description of the thieves. This is related to the incident on Perry St (below), as well as the incident on Brookline Ave. and Aspinwall Ave. on 7/8.

The victim at Brookline Ave. was walking at 1:36 AM near the park when a male attempted to steal her purse.He was described as a black male, late teens, approximately 5’8″-5’10” in height. He was accompanied by a second male which the victim was unable to describe.

Reported at 1:23 AM on 7/21 – Perry St.
A woman reported being robbed at gunpoint in front of her apartment building. The male that was with her was also attacked. The thieves made off with her purse which contained cash and credit cards. The first suspect was described as a black male, wearing dark clothing, black shorts, black t-shirt, and a baseball cap or “du-rag”. The second suspect was also described as a black male, wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and a dark baseball cap with red markings on the front.