Crime & Safety
Bike Swiped from Porch, Purse Nabbed from Business' Backroom, Activity Tracker Records Theft: Brookline Police Blotter
Here's what Brookline Police reported this week.

01/04/2017 β Traffic Arrest
Officers stopped a vehicle on High Street for making a turn off of Boylston Street where the signs prohibit. The operator was placed under arrest for operation after revocation.
01/04/2017 β Stolen Bike
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Victim reports that her bike was locked to the front porch of their Cypress Street home. It was last seen around 7:00 PM on 1/3 and found to be gone at 8:15 am on 1/4.
01/04/2017 β Larceny Arrest
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Officers were called to a business on Harvard Street for a report of a larceny. The victim reported that they observed a female in an area of the office that is restricted for employees only. After the unknown female left the victim noticed that her purse was gone. Officers located a subject fitting the description they were given from the victim. She was found to in possession of the missing items and was placed under arrest.
01/04/2017 β Warrant Arrest
Officers arrested a party on Kent Street for an outstanding arrest warrant.
01/04/2017 β Shoplifting
Officers were called to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a report of shoplifting. The employees reported to police that an unknown male had come in inquiring about an activity tracker and then walked out of the store with it.
On 01/4/17 a citizen turned in a lost wallet to an officer that was working in Coolidge Corner. Attempts have been made to contact the owner of the property.
On 01/05/2017 while conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Washington St. officers observed a vehicle proceed through a red traffic signal. Officers stopped the vehicle and discovered that the operator did not have a valid driverβs license. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the station.
Information courtesy Brookline Police Department
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