Crime & Safety

Take Out Boxes with Dog Poop Inside Left on Doorstep

Excerpts from the Marblehead Police Department log.

Tuesday, March 10

At 10:26 a.m., a woman called to report she received a scam email claiming to be a child predator alert. She was advised on how to view the sex offender list for the town.

At 10:52 a.m., cars were tagged for illegally parking in handicapped spots.

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At 11:26 a.m., a caller reported his car was struck while parked overnight.

At 1:05 p.m., a gas leak was discovered in the area of Arthur Avenue.

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At 3:18 p.m., a manhole cover was found in a snowbank.

At 9:48 p.m., a caller reported someone had just left a Tony’s pizza box with dog poop inside on his doorstep. He said a similar thing happened a couple of weeks ago as well.

Wednesday, March 11

At 7:24 a.m., a caller reported finding a syringe and spoon in a snowbank.

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