Baby Locked In Car, Food Court Fight, Five-Car Crash: Burlington Police Log

The following is from Burlington Police Department. It is a sample of the types of calls the Burlington Police responded to between September 6 and 12. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. And all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Subscribe to Burlington Patch for more local news and real-time alerts.

Wednesday, September 6

Alarm, 7:59 am: Tycois Integrated Security reports a rear door alarm. Tycois was informed that we notified the company and will not be responding due to excessive alarms.

Domestic dispute, 8:32 am: Report of a husband/wife verbal. Female advised to go to Woburn District Court to apply for a 209A [restraining order].

Shoplifting at Kohl's Department Store, 4:48 pm: Caller reports female party left in a light blue Toyota, unknown direction. Estimated value, $100.

Loud argument at Kimball Towers, 11:03 pm: Caller reports loud arguing in apartment below. Caller stated he was uncertain where the yelling had originated. Floors 8,9, and 10 were checked, all were quiet at this time.

Thursday, September 7

Two car crash at Border Cafe, 12:05 pm: Both cars towed. One car spun around facing in opposite direction. No injuries reported.

Baby locked in car, 2:19 pm: Baby locked in vehicle by accident. baby was in distress and had to break glass, BFD arrived on scene and checked baby. baby was taken to their own pediatrician by parents.

Well-being check, 7:32 pm: Third party caller reports a female party driving a black sports car with NH plates is threatening to harm herself. No means given, no known history. She is reportedly headed northbound on 3A towards Billerica...Billerica notified. Vehicle not seen anywhere in areas checked.

Argument at Burlington Mall Food Court, 8:50 pm: Mall Security reports male/female arguing in the food court. Officers reports all parties left. Verbal argument only, no physical altercation.

Friday, September 8

Identification theft, 9:35 am: Resident reports ongoing ID theft problem with a recent theft from her Bank of America account of $35000.00 from savings and checking account.

Warrant arrest, 1:26 pm: Anthony Nicholas Vita, 56, of Medford, arrested on three warrants and transported to Woburn District Court after a traffic stop on Middlesex Turnpike.

Unaccompanied child, 4:26 pm: MBTA Dispatch report one of their bus drivers are reporting a 7 yr old child alone at the bus stop located at Cambridge and Bedford St. Child was reunited with his father in the Police Station lobby.

Saturday, September 9

Fight at Tony C's, 12:40 am: Manager reports two males fighting at the bar. Units responded and made contact with subjects and settled same.

Five-car crash on Route 128, 1:13 pm: One party transported to Lahey by BFD. Two vehicles towed by Winn St Towing.

Missing person, 7:16 pm: Officer reports 40 yr old female missing. Party reunited with a friend.

Sunday, September 10

Suspicious person, Roche Brothers parking lot, 9:59 am: Caller reports seeing a male sitting in his vehicle, possibly holding a gun. Same described as a white male in his 20's with brown hair and little facial hair. Vehicle described as a silver sedan with "a lot of junk in the back seat." Sgt. Doherty reports #119 located registered owner of MV working inside Roche Bros. Same returned to MV and showed officers the item that he was handling when incident was first reported. Item in question was a cigarette lighter that could easily be mistaken for a handgun. Same was advised to be more aware of his actions and his surroundings.

Disturbance, 7:12 pm: Caller reports a white male wearing an orange shirt assaulted a female wearing a female wearing a black shirt and black shorts. Same were on foot on Manhattan Drive heading towards Morrison Rd.

Monday, September 11

Shoplifting at Macy's, 3:10 pm: Female shoplifter detained for concealing and attempting to leave the store with $489.50 in merchandise.

Tuesday, September 12

Suspicious person, 6:22 am: Caller reports there is an unknown party sleeping in her vehicle. Narrative: Located that party. Same was sleeping outside and used vehicle for shelter. Vehicle owner does not want to file charges.

Parent/Bus Driver Confrontation, 9:28 am: A&F Bus Driver reported that on 9/11/2017 at approximately 12:55pm she was verbally confronted by a kindergarten parent who was demanding that she drive her bus into the cul de sac on Julia Connors Drive and drop off his child. Sgt. Doherty notified.

For more on this story, see the complete Burlington Police log.

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