Crime & Safety
Police Log: Credit Card Fraud, Possible Vandalism, and More
The following is from the Needham Police Log. Arrests and charges mentioned don't imply conviction.

March 7
9:00 a.m. - A resident of Chambers Street reported an item missing from his apartment. There were no signs of forced entry. The housing authority was notified.
12:00 p.m. - An officer went to a Charles Street business and spoke to the reporting party who informed the officer that they are owed money by a company they previously did business with. They informed the officer there is an ongoing civil case to get the money, however, they do not believe the company is legitimate. The business was advised to contact the appropriate state agencies to investigate the company.
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1:00 p.m. - A resident of Junction Street. reported that someone had filed a tax return using her social security number. The IRS is aware and is investigating.
2:30 p.m. - An employee of Architects for Learning on Gould Street told police that one of their secretaries was using a client's credit card fraudulently. The 52-year-old woman from Boston with be summons to court for identity fraud.
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March 8
8:30 a.m. - An officer responded to a Highland Court residence for a report of possible fraud. The matter is under investigation.
6:00 p.m. - An officer responded to 34 Andrea Circle for a report of a damaged window screen that did not appear be have been weather related. The victims showed the officer the screen in question.
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