Shoplifter Arrests, Loud Bangs, Erratic Driver, Suspicious Man with a Backpack and More

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

Monday, March 16

3 p.m. - Shoplifter arrested, facing several charges, Chelmsford Street. Michaela K. McManus, 24, of Tewksbury charged with shoplifting by asportation, larceny of property over $250. Also facing warrant motor vehicle charge and a warrant for larceny over $250.

4:16 p.m. - Customer dispute, Drum Hill Road.

4:53 p.m. - Vandalism to a motor vehicle overnight on Westford Street.

5:25 p.m. - Check Pine Hill Road by Rte. 495 for loud bangs.

5:47 p.m. - Check area of Watershed Lane and Mill Road for suspicious motor vehicle.

6:59 p.m. - Shoplifter arrested, Chelmsford Street. Khristi Bontos, 28, of Billerica charged with larceny of property over $250, warrant arrest.

Tuesday, March 17

5:58 a.m. - Suspicious male party with a backpack in the area of Scotty Hollow Drive and Groton Road.

8:32 a.m.- Assist Fire Department with smell of natural gas, Richardson Road.

9:50 a.m. - Motor vehicle accident investigation. A vehicle struck a building in the area of Wilson Street and Chelmsford Street.

1:52 p.m. - Cooperative female shoplifter, Parkhurst Street.

7:04 p.m. - Animal Control Officer notified of dead animal on Boston Road.

8:11 p.m. - Police checking area of Wiggin Road and North Road for an erratic operator driving a green Honda.

9:05 a.m. - Suspicious man at back door of a home on Delwood Road.