Cab Driver Reports Suspicious Passengers Taking Pictures of Burlington Mall, Dogs in the Road, Shoplifter Arrested Also Faces Drug Charges and More

The following is a sampling of log entries provided by the Burlington Police Department. Where mentioned, an arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Sunday, March 1

1:27 a.m. - Kings Bowling security reported a male sleeping in a vehicle. Same checks OK and was sent on his way.

10:38 a.m. - Caller reports two dogs loose in the area of 140 Bedford St. and Greenwood Road. Police checked the area, gone prior to arrival.

11:51 a.m. - Multiple callers reports dog in the roadway in the area of 310 Cambridge St. at Moran Avenue. Same may have made its way to the Brookfield Road area. Dog was gone when police arrived.

12:21 p.m. - Caller reports four males acting suspiciously in his taxi at the Burlington Mall. Officer dispatched to speak with caller. Cab driver reports three males and one female of Middle Eastern descent were picked up in Boston asking where the malls are located. Driver dropped same off at the Burlington Mall and cab driver reported them taking pictures of the building. No other suspicious activity reported.

4:36 p.m. - Motor vehicle stop in the area of Cambridge Savings Bank, 140 Middlesex Turnpike. Driver was summonsed for suspended license, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.

5:20 p.m. - Sears loss prevention requests assistance with a female shoplifter. Police arrested Gina Murray, 22 of Tewksbury, charged with larceny over $250 and possession of a Class A substance.

Monday, March 2

10:45 a.m. - Resident of 22 Meadowvale Road reports house roof collapsed. Fire Department was notified. A decorative overhang collapsed, not main house roof. Fire Department on scene, building inspector notified/enroute.

11:53 a.m. - Caller reports a credit card that was issued to one of their customers of Federal Savings Bank was victimized of a security breach. A purchase was made at Best Buy with this card on Jan. 16 for $2124.99.

2:15 p.m. - Caller reports a suspicious black Ford Explorer with a young male parked in the area of the Burlington Town Line and 258 Mill St. for several hours. Individual was a private investigator.

2:34 p.m. - Wegmans loss prevention requests an officer to respond for a shoplifter.

8:59 p.m. - Narrative: Caller reports a suspicious person in a motor vehicle in the area of 43 Middlesex Turnpike driving around the parking lot without headlights asking people locations of different places. Woburn Police reports that party is in their town in the Target area. Officers were unable to locate vehicle in question. Surrounding area was also checked.