Crime & Safety

Police Log: Shoplifter Sought, a Barking Dog, Mailbox Damage and More

The latest entries from the Chelmsford Police Department for Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26

Monday, August 25

7:18 a.m. - Reports of a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the lot at Stedman Street.

8:52 a.m. - Motor vehicle accident, Old Westford Road and Rotary. Minor damage under $1,000.

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9:16 a.m. - Animal Control Officer notified about a barking dog at Talbot Lane and Sanford Road.

11:22 a.m. - Apollo Drive resident reporting harassing phone calls.

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12:18 p.m. - Report of a shoplifter at Walmart, Parkhurst Road. Suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hat, shirt and jeans.

12:38 p.m. - Reports of a motor vehicle Tyngsboro Road and Riverview Condos. No injuries reported.

1:59 p.m. - Suspicious male seen on the bike path and Central Square.

2:02 p.m. - Reports of damage to a mailbox on Churchill Road.

8:10 p.m. - Reports of kids gathering in a parking lot on Boston Road.

Tuesday, August 26

1:47 a.m. - Caller on Littleton Road reports suspicious noise coming from back of home.

3:17 a.m. - Caller on Littleton Road reports suspicious noise coming from back of home.

7:22 a.m. - Reports of a possible larceny of a cell phone.

9:02 a.m. - Property found in gutter on Dunstable Road.

9:42 a.m. - Reports of a possible erratic driver in the area of Drum Hill Road.

10:42 a.m. - Reports of a suspicious male on the bike path between the path and the Lowell line.

11:24 a.m. - Reports of people yelling on Windsor Street.

7:18 p.m. - Report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers to check white vehicle in parking lot on Chelmsford Street.

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