Cyclist Struck by Car Door, Fake Cash, and More: Needham Police Log

April 10

6:30 p.m. - A walk-in reported a hit and run that occurred earlier on Rockwood Lane. A vehicle turning around on the street struck the victim's parked vehicle, causing minor paint scratching. A witness saw the incident and wrote down the vehicle information. The vehicle and operator involved were identified and provided both parties with insurance exchange information. The reporting party was satisfied.

2:00 p.m. - A walk-in reported that her vehicle had been keyed over the weekend on Great Plain Avenue. The matter is under investigation.

3:00 p.m. - An officer responded to a Marked Tree Road address on report of recovered property. A counterfeit $20 bill was recovered and forwarded to Needham detectives for further investigation.

April 11

10:00 a.m. - An officer was dispatched to the Sheraton Hotel on Cabot Street for a report of a disturbance involving staff and a customer. Upon police arrival, the parties were separated. After a brief investigation, a 47-year-old Boston man and a 49-year-old Milton man were trespassed and advised that they were no longer welcomed.

1:00 p.m. - A walk-in to the station reported that her social security number was used to obtain employment. No fraudulent activity has occurred thus far.

7:00 p.m. - An officer was dispatched to Walgreens for a report of a hit and run crash. This matter is under investigation.

April 12

8:00 a.m. - Officers were dispatched to the area of Webster Street and Great Plain Ave for a report of a bicyclist that was struck by a car door. The bicyclist was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Needham with minor injuries.

8:00 p.m. - A walk-in to the station reporting finding a rifle in their Highland Avenue business. The rifle was determined to be a black powder rifle used for hunting and was given to for safekeeping.

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