Tire And Bike Thefts: Burlington Police Log October 18-24

BURLINGTON, MA -- Burlington Police responded to three calls of bicycle thefts between October 18 and this past Tuesday, as well as a report of a tire theft that seems to be related to similar recent reports in area towns. At 8:58 am on Thursday, October 19, police responded to a call from a man on Beacon Street who said a tire had been stolen from his car sometime overnight. That came after a call at 5:26 am from a resident at the Arboretum Way apartments that three tires had been stolen from his vehicle overnight.

On Tuesday morning, Wilmington Police responded to calls from residents on a single street in that town about overnight tire and rim thefts. Wilmington Police said those thefts appear to be related to reports of similar crimes in Wakefield, Stoneham and Billerica in recent weeks.

The bike thefts have been a frequent topic of parents in Facebook forums for Burlington residents over the course of the past week. Coupled with a string of recent car break-ins in Burlington and other towns, residents are urging one another to report thefts to Burlington Police to make sure the incidents are logged.

The following are other items recorded by Burlington Police Department. It is a sample of the types of calls the Burlington Police responded to between October 18 and 24. 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.

Arrests

Wednesday, October 18: Police arrested Brian J. Roberto, 25 of Burlington for shoplifting at Wegman's at 2:25 pm.

Sunday, October 22: Ukason Jankovic, 24, of Burlington at 4:52 pm for shoplifting at Sears.

Tuesday, October 24: Arrested Megan I. Leary, 34, of Burlington following a motor vehicle crash on Middlesex Turnpike at 12:28 pm. Charged with operating motor vehicle with a suspended license for OUI and intimidating a witness.

At 5:14 pm following a report of shoplifting at Lord & Taylor, police arrested Marion Turner, 50, of Philadelphia. Charges including resisting arrest, assault and battery on a police officer, wanton destruction of property and theft.

Wednesday, October 18

Shots reported, 9:39 am: Caller reports hearing loud bangs, possibly gun shots. Shots coming from gun club on Francis Wyman Rd.

Report of past burglary, 12:05 pm: Received a call stating someone tried breaking into the house again.

Threat at Flexion Therapeutics, 1:17 pm: Caller reports a past threat left on a voicemail to the CEO of the company.

Fight at Regan Park, 5:09 pm: Caller says to youths fighting in park with crowd of 25 watching. Gone on arrival.

Ambulance request at Macy's 2nd Floor, 5:30 pm: Caller reports an 18-year-old male customer poked himself in the eye with a clothes hanger. Fire Dept. dispatched.

Identity fraud, 7:14 pm: Caller reports her daughter is accessing her bank accounts. She states there is an restraining order in place. Daughter is not at the house. Reporting party made allegations that a friend of her husbands was previously accessing his accounts. Husband did not wish to report anything to the police. No violations of the restraining order.

Thursday, October 19

Suspicious person on Princeton Road, 12:42 am: Caller states a silver SUV with 2 bikes on it's rack is driving slowly past houses with its lights off. Spoke with caller who was driving around in his vehicle. Vehicle was originally seen on Moline, last scene on Princeton. Checked the area. Unfounded at this time.

Theft at Arboretum Way, 5:26 am: Caller reports three wheels stolen from his vehicle overnight.

Theft on Beacon Street, 8:58 am: Caller reports a tire is missing from his car while parked in apartment lot overnight. Sometime between 21:00 hrs on 10/17/17 some stole one tire from this 2016 Honda Accord.

Disturbance, 12:16 pm: Reports his neighbor is yelling at him about a tree he cut down. This situation is a dispute over a tree removal and condo association rules being violated. Both parties advised to speak with the condo board for resolution to this matter.

Motor vehicle theft, 12:42 pm: The above party came into lobby to report stolen car. Same was used by daughter with permission back on June 28, 2017. Since that date he has not scene or heard from her since. File one entered. Same maybe in the New Jersey area.

Motor vehicle theft, 4:02 pm: Caller reports her vehicle was stolen from the parking lot between 11:30 am and 2 pm. Party took an Uber home then called to report the stolen vehicle. Cruiser sent to area to attempt to locate the vehicle in question. Vehicle located in the rear lot and was secure.

Harassment, 5:30 pm: Caller reports her 80-year-old father is being harassed by a former caretaker. Spoke with family about their options.

Fire at Macy's, 5:50 pm: Caller reports the cigarette disposal stand is on fire. Fire Dept. dispatched. Macy's security extinguished fire.

Friday, October 20

Assist other agency, 2:09 am: Billerica PD requests a well being check for a female involved in a possible disturbance in their town. Same was hysterical on the phone and stated they may be headed toward the Mobil gas station. Made contact with that individual. Billerica PD is enroute to speak to the female. Party spoke to Billerica PD and checked ok.

Bike theft on Pinewold Avenue, 7:44 am: Caller reports her bike was stolen from her property between 10/18-10/19.

Well-being check, 8:36 am: Caller reports man walking down the street with a hospital gown. Same request we check his well-being. Lahey Clinic advised the male party has been discharged from the hospital and is just walking home in his gown. Male party walked back home into Woburn.

Shoplifting at Sears, 12:18 pm: Sears Loss Prevention advised they have a female being detained for shoplifting.

Theft of Haven terrace, 12:20 pm: Walk-in reports his recycle bin was taken from his property.

Suspicious person, 8:10 pm: Female reports male attempted to get in her car while he was walking across the road. Incident took place near Wegman's crosswalk. Caller reported it to a detail officer at movie theater 5-10 minutes later. Caller realized the individual may have thought she was an Uber driver. There was no entry made to the vehicle.

Saturday, October 21

Well-being check on Wildmere Avenue, 12:12 pm: Caller reports she has not heard from the neighbors and is concerned. Officer reports no mail has accumulated and no answer at the door. Left a message to contact the PD.

Animal complaint, 12:46 pm: Mall Security reports 2 dogs left in a vehicle. Dogs do not appear to be in distress at this time, four windows are down on this automobile. The owners of this automobile / dogs returned to their car. Spoke with her about the situation at hand.

Suicide threat or attempt, 3:14 pm: Boston PD reports receiving a call from the crisis line stating a male is threatening to kill himself by taking pills. Cell tower hit was 200 Wheeler Road. Fire Dept notified. Patient transported to Lahey Hospital by BFD.

Animal complaint, 5:21 pm: Small brown dog was on a leash and appears to have gotten loose. Owner and dog reunited.

Sunday, October 22

Credit card misuse, 2:01 pm: Female party reports credit card misuse by an employee of Sears.

Animal complaint, 3:28 pm: Multiple social media posts of found dog. Same is an older female pug found in the area of Mill Street near Locust Street. Dog has a pink collar and no tags. Contacted the party who found the dog and obtained contact information.

Bicycle theft on Sunset Drive, 8:14 pm: Caller reports someone stole bicycles out of his yard.

Monday, October 23

Animal complaint on Paul Street, 8:23 am: Caller is requesting assistance with a coyote stuck in her backyard.

Bicycle theft on Lexington Street, 9:56 am: Resident reports her daughter's purple Schwinn 24" bicycle went missing from their driveway sometime overnight.

Disturbance at Best Buy, 3:17 pm: Best Buy loss prevention reports possible altercation in the lot, in a maroon Honda Civic. Female party got a bloody nose while sitting in her vehicle with her boyfriend. No assault occurred and no drug activity occurred.

Report of past theft, 3:57 pm: Caller reports male party entered his apartment went through his refrigerator and left. Same as 8/11/17. Caller stated that he heard noises while he was sleeping. No signs of forced entry at the residence. Officer contacted callers's medical professional.

Suspicious person at Pressed Cafe, 4:35 pm: Male party came in to restaurant without shoes. Management asked him to leave. Same reluctantly left and sat outside at the patio. Male advised and agreed to remain outside of the restaurant.

Dog bite on Seven Springs Lane, 8:49 pm: Caller reports he was bit by a dog on his hand while jogging. Calling party reports being bit by a dog while jogging. Notification sent to Animal Control Officer.

Tuesday, October 24

Assist other agency, 2:41 am: Assist Massachusetts State Police with photographing a victim.

Motor vehicle crash on Middlesex Turnpike with arrests, 12:28 pm: See above.

Suspicious person, 12:40 pm: Female BHS student reports being approached by suspicious male in motor vehicle while she was walking towards school after parking her car along driveway.

Harassment at Lahey Hospital, 2:57 pm: A child of a past patient is calling and harassing the records staff. They request we contact him to get this to stop.

Shoplifting at Lord & Taylor 5:14 pm: Caller reports one black male and two black females took in excess on $1000 merchandise. Caller recovered merchandise. Black male fled on foot, wearing gray shirt, dark pants, glasses, and a black ball cap. Two females fled in Ohio-registered motor vehicle. See arrests above.

Suspicious person at Mildred Road and Barbara Circle, 6:25 pm: Caller reports from 3rd party a male about 5'4 wearing all black and maroon was spotted riding her daughters bike that was stolen yesterday. Same is now on foot. Gone on police arrival.

Cyber theft, 7:02 pm: Party came into to report his Dunkin Donuts app was hacked and charged $400.00 over the course of 15 days in Chicago. Same contacted Dunkin Donuts and will investigate.

Shoplifting at Pure Barre, 5:54 pm: Caller requests an officer for past shoplifting and trespassing. Narrative: Verbally trespassed a former client, business will follow up with written trespass notice.

Bicycle theft on Short Street, 8:14 pm: Caller reports his son's bicycle was taken from the front porch.

The complete Burlington police log is available on the department's Web site.

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