Acton Police Log from Jan. 14-16

Miscommunication:

• 1/14/12 - 2:54 p.m. - Charter Road: A father went to pick his son up after a basketball game and he was not there. Police were later notified that the boy had walked home.

Attempted Larceny:

• 1/14/12 - 6:12 p.m. - Mass Ave: Police received a report about a male and female who attempted to shoplift. The team left before police could take action.

Third Time is a Pain:

• 1/15/12 - 6:44 a.m. - Quarry Road: Police received a report about a damaged mailbox (malicious destruction) that took place overnight. This was the third time it happened.

Broken Pipe:

• 1/16/12 - 5:42 a.m. - Charter Road: Police and Fire responded to a broken steam pipe in the boy’s locker room.

Donuts:

• 1/16/11 - 11:37 p.m. - Central Street: Police received a report of a vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival.