Crime & Safety
Dedham Police Log: Bank Account Fraud, Shoplifting and More
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.

Monday, Aug. 5
(10:39 a.m.) Dedham Police responded to a call from Sears about a shoplifter. Â According to reports, the suspect placed a shirt in his bag and then tried to walk out of the store without paying for it. Â After searching his bag, police discovered that he also stole from TJ Maxx and had several credit cards under another name. Â The man was then arrested by police.
(11:25 a.m.) Â A man reported to police that his laptop was stolen from his car. Â A report was filed.
(7:29 p.m.) Â Police responded to Sovereign Bank on Washington Street because there was a woman who was trying to withdraw $4,800 from an account that wasn't hers. Â The woman was then arrested by police.
Friday, Aug. 9
(6:26 a.m.) Â Dedham Police arrived to the parking lot of the Holiday Inn because someone reported that parts of their car was stolen. Â According to reports, the owner of the vehicle found it in the parking lot with two missing wheels. Â A report was filed.
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