Drunken Guy in Protective Custody, Shoplifter Caught at Sears and More

The following reports are from the Burlington Police Department:

THURSDAY, JULY 9

3:04 a.m.: Report of possible harassment by resident who keeps putting trash can in front of neighbor’s home, Ruthven Avenue. Resident informed that such an action is not a crime.

8:07 a.m.: Report of person stuck on the elevator at loading dock 6, Nordstrom, 75 Middlesex Turnpike.

10:15 a.m.: Report of a missing person. Resident says mother wandered off but was found safe later.

12:42 p.m.: Report of a car nearly running another person off the road, Cambridge Street and Route 128.

5:58 p.m.: Investigation of a vehicle crash with property damage but no injuries, Cambridge Street.

6:36 p.m.: Report of a past retail theft of more than $500, Anthropologie, 75 Middlesex Turnpike.

9:37 p.m.: Investigation of a minor car accident with no injuries, Cambridge and Winn streets.

10:26 p.m.: Report of an intoxicated man who was refused service walking near Middlesex Turnpike and South Avenue. Kevin F. Sefton, 45, of Arlington, was taken into protective custody.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

7:40 a.m.: Report of a very violent patient, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road. Patient was restrained and under control by hospital staff before police arrived.

10:03 a.m.: Investigation of a minor vehicle accident, Citizen Bank, 40 Mall Road.

4:24 p.m.: Report of a missing blue trash can thought to be stolen, Upland Road.

5:48 p.m.: Report of a shoplifting incident, Sears, 75 Middlesex Turnpike. Sean Casey, 46, of Arlington, was arrested and charged with larceny over $250.

6:59 p.m.: Investigation of a two-car crash without injuries, Nordstrom, 75 Middlesex Turnpike.