Police: Lumberjacks in Beverly?; Spreading Christianity

Wednesday, July 22

At 4:51 p.m., someone broke a cash register at a Rantoul Street business.

At 4:54 p.m., a resident on Hale Street pointed out a shrub that appeared to have been run over.

At 11:26 p.m., there was a report of someone playing their stereo too loud on Courtney Drive.

Thursday, July 23

At 11:16 a.m., there was a report of a man hanging around and showing too much interest in an employee at a Dodge Street business. Management will consider a no trespass order.

At 12:31 p.m., there was a report of a man carrying an ax on Bridge Street. Police were unable to find anyone near the bridge with an ax.

At 2:02 p.m., lifeguards at Dane Street Beach reported that there was a man passed out in the bushes near the bathhouse. When police arrived, the man was up and walking and did not appear to be intoxicated. The man had no local address and told police he was in the area spreading Christianity.