Extortion Call Proves to be Scam

Saturday, Oct. 26

1:53 a.m., police received a report from Manton Road about two suspicious individuals possibly checking out vehicles. They were two brothers. Their story appeared to check out and police brought them home and spoke to their parents.

10:31 a.m., police received a report from a Millett Road person who said someone had used her credit card without her permission.

11:01 a.m., a person on Essex Street called police and filed a report about an obsessed fan of his band.

11:03 a.m., a Willow Terrace caller reported that his vehicle may have been stolen.

11:29 a.m., a log fire was reported at the rear of the high school.

4:45 p.m., a Blodgett Avenue caller reported that she had been contacted by a male who was trying to extort money from her saying he had kidnapped and harmed her brother. The brother was contacted and is fine.

Sunday, Oct. 27

10:34 a.m., a large stray sick-looking dog was reported at Bradlee and Phillips Avenue.

3:05 p.m., a Humphrey Street caller reported a past domestic incident with her husband.

6:36 p.m., a caller reported heavy equipment being used in the Devens Road area.

7:03 p.m., a woman at a Forest Avenue address fell and hurt her leg and was transported to the hospital.