Police Log: String of Car Break-ins Reported

Saturday, Feb. 22

At 2:55 p.m., a Warren Street resident reported a vehicle was damaged.

At 5:08 p.m., police received a call about a hit-and-run accident at Walmart.

At 5:08 p.m., police responded to a call about a hit-and-run accident at HomeGoods.

At 6:08 p.m., police arrested John Viera, 52, 42 Holland St., Saugus, and charged him with shoplifting by asportation. Police made the arrest at Stop & Shop.

At 7:50 p.m., police received a call about a car break-in on Newbury Street.

At 10:13 p.m., police received a call from Newbury Street after a wallet was stolen from a vehicle.

At 10:24 p.m., police received a report of a stolen watch from a vehicle on Newbury Street.

At 10:54 p.m., police received a call about another car break-in on Newbury Street. An iPod and hard drive were stolen.

Sunday, Feb. 23

At 6:44 a.m., a Pickering Court resident reported an unwanted guest. Police helped remove the person.

At 11:17 p.m., police arrested Jose Andrade, 53, 50 Margin St., Salem, and charged him with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Police made the arrest during a traffic stop on Endicott Street.

Monday, Feb. 24

At 10:38 a.m., an employee at BJ’s Wholesale Club reported a shoplifter.

At 1:54 p.m., police arrested Alba Rameriz, 54, 17 Gardner St., Peabody, and charged her with shoplifting more than $100 by price tag tampering. Police made the arrest at Kohl’s.