Police logs: Dog Stuck in Fence, Victim Scammed During Craigslist Purchase, Cosmetic Thief Caught and More

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

Tuesday, Oct. 28

11:23 a.m. - Caller from Arboretum Way reports scratches on the hood of his BMW’s hood

12:07 p.m. - A resident of Hillcrest Rd. reports speeding on the street between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Extra enforcement requested.

1:24 p.m. - Caller reports dog stuck in a fence on Irene Street.

1:40 p.m. - Caller reports a mid-sized white dump truck speeding back and forth on Muller Road between noon and 1 p.m. every day. Extra patrols requested.

1:47 p.m. - Caller reports going through the Do Not Enter in the area of 154 Bedford St. at College Road Unit: 62 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on a nightly basis. Extra patrols requested.

4:27 p.m. - Received multiple calls for a motorcycle vs. a truck crash on Rte. 128 south between exits 32 and 33. One patient was transported by the Burlington Fire Department. Massachusetts State Police to handle the crash investigation.

5:09 p.m. - Caller reports a road rage incident in the area of Dunkin Donuts on Winn Street. Female operator of other car got out of her vehicle and was banging on her car window. Police spoke to both parties and advised.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

4:46 a.m. - Caller reports dumpster at Domino’s Pizza, 53 Winn St. was just emptied in violation of the by law. Wanted incident logged.

9:53 a.m. - Owner of Spike’s Junkyard Dogs, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, called to report night deposits missing this am. Will call when he is at store later today.

11:51 a.m. - Caller reports wires down in the area of 160 Winn St. They are cable wires that pose no hazard.

12:17 p.m. - Caller reports being scammed by a person selling her a car from California on Craigslist. The victim reported sending $4,000 via PayPal credit cards to purchase a 2008 Acura MDX that was advertised on Craigslist. Cards were sent to San Jose, CA. Victim reports male representing himself as a seller had a strong Indian accent. Paypal cards have been cashed, victim unable to contact seller.

1:25 pm.- Caller reports being locked out of car with child inside. Police helped gain access to vehicle.

1:28 p.m. - Person in station reporting a confrontation with a male following a road rage incident.

2:16 p.m. - Caller reports finding a woman’s pocketbook in the parking lot of Dunkin’ Donuts, 10 Wall St. Owner returned for pocketbook as police arrived.

3:37 p.m. - Female shoplifter detained inside Macy’s at the Burlington Mall. $111 worth of Clinique cosmetics were recovered.

4:40 p.m. - Security at QSA Global, 40 North Ave. wanted it logged that a suspicious incident occurred at 1:30 p.m. today. A male operator of a 1997 black VW Jetta, was taking pictures of the parked motor vehicle’s license plates in their lot. Lieutenant spoke with operator of vehicle. Same is a car enthusiast and takes pictures of vehicles.Mother verified. QSA Security notified.

5:32 p.m. - Caller reporting a suspicious male walking down Wilmington Road onto Prouty Road. He is a white male, dark hair wearing a sleeveless shirt and brown vest and backpack. He looks unkept. Man was gone on arrival.

6:57 p.m. - Caller reports a suspicious white motor vehicle with a female operator parked for past half an hour on Black Horse Lane. Car was gone on arrival.

7:26 p.m. - Manager of Victoria’s Secret in the Burlington Mall reports four suspicious individuals in the fitting rooms.

10:12 p.m. - Caller reports a suspicious black sedan with a loud exhaust has been driving around the neighborhood of Keans Road at 49 Fieldstone Drive for past half an hour. Police checked the area and were unable to locate.

Thursday, Oct. 30

11:28 a.m. - Caller from Spike’s Junkyard Dogs, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, reports a past theft that occurred on Oct. 15 of $1,000. Unit Dispatched.

11:34 a.m. - Caller reports a large log in the middle of Cambridge Street in the area of Lester’s Roadside BBQ. Unit Dispatched, unfounded.

3:56 p.m. - Caller reports a landscaping truck has been parked on the roadway for several days in the area of Newbridge Avenue at 98 Kenmere Ave. The vehicle was stolen and recovered. Belmont, NH police were notified and will be coming to the station to process vehicle tomorrow. AT&T notified to tow vehicle back to station.

4:41 p.m. - Caller reports an erratic operator in the area of 29 Cambridge St. at Wall Street. Same reportedly threatened the reporting party prior to driving off towards Woburn. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

7:01 pm. - Lahey Security reports a gentleman wants to file a report of a stolen mountain bike that was taken out of the bed of his pick up truck. Same will be standing by at the main entrance of the Lahey in his GMC truck.

7:15 p.m. - Manager of Rainforest Cafe in the Burlington Mall reports a male party refusing to pay his bill.

7:44 p.m. - Caller reports he locked himself out of his Ford Taurus at the Burlington Library on Sears Street.

7:54 p.m. - Caller reports solicitors in the area of Princeton Road working for Verizon.

10:59 p.m. - Caller reports black Nissan left the Outback Steakhouse, 34 Cambridge St, and occupants may be intoxicated. Vehicle left headed toward Woburn. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.