Zombie Roadkill|Chew-And-Screw|Jaywalking: Melrose Police Logs

MELROSE, MA —The Melrose Police log offers a peek into some of the (allegedly) crime-y parts of the city. It's important to remember that an arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Police listed dozens of entries between Fri., Dec. 1 - Sun., Dec. 3. (Remember to keep up on local happenings by subscribing to Melrose Patch for free!)

Friday, Dec. 1

7:58 a.m. - Syringe reported on Albion Street; Police could not locate it, but resident helped officer find it.

12:20 p.m. - Car crash at Lynn Fells Pkwy & Bellevue

2:42 p.m. - Someone texted in a crosswalk violation at West Wyoming & Pleasant.. Officer spoke to crossing guard and a report will follow.

5:04 p.m. - Person pushed a shopping cart on Pleasant St.

7:47 p.m. - Burglar alarm at City Yard. Gate was open but building secure.

8:17 p.m. - Larceny at Horace Mann School

10:35 p.m. - Caller on Upham St. reports three teens ringing their doorbell. Police found nobody.

Saturday, Dec. 2

5:25 a.m. - Suspicious man with van parked on street reported on Woodcrest Drive. Was just a delivery driver.

8:39 a.m. - Report of a loose brown pitfall on Franklin St. & Greenwood St. Dog not located.

8:49 a.m. - Male reportedly stumbling on railroad tracks. Told not to walk on tracks.

11:07 a.m. - Reports of a person hoping fence trying to get into Methodist Church. (It's Saturday!) Police found no one.

11:48 a.m. - Car crash at Shaw's.

6:12 p.m. - Dead animal in road on Sears Ave. When police arrive, carcass no longer there. (Zombie bunnies?)

7:09 p.m. - Caller reports assault at McCarthy House Elderly Housing Project

Sunday, Dec. 3

4:20 a.m. - Caller reports a man walking down the Grove Street at Larrabee Street fully exposed and sucking his thumb. Man was located - not nude - and escorted to family.

8:41 a.m. - Owner of My Diner says a group skipped out on the bill.

10:01 a.m. - Vandalism on Stowecraft Road.

11:55 a.m. - Health Department employee locked out of office; DPW notified and responded.

12:29 p.m. - Eggs thrown at a car on Laurel Street.

3:17 p.m. - Caller reports kids climbing on construction equipment at Coolidge Condominium.

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