Dedham Police Log: Small Fire, Creepy Man, and More

February 29

12:12 p.m - Police received a call from a parent who said that her daughter and friends were approached by a man in a vehicle as they walked from Dedham Middle School to the plaza. The teens told police that the man in the car pulled up next to them and gave them a creepy smile, and followed them. When police located the vehicle, the driver, who spoke broken English, said he was trying to find a place to go to the bathroom and said he didn’t say anything for the girls. The suspect apologized for the misunderstanding and left the area.

March 1

7:58 p.m. - A small fire was reported behind Condon Park. The fire was extinguished by the fire department.

March 2

2:16 p.m. - A larceny was reported at Sears on Providence Highway. According to surveillance video, two males left the store without paying for an item.

5:08 p.m. - A two-car crash with an injury was reported on Hillsdale Road.

8:07 p.m. - A car crash was reported on Providence Highway. One of the drivers was issued a citation for failing to stop at a red light.