Crime & Safety

Newton Police Log: Teen Charged with Stealing Car

The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest or charge does not indicate a conviction.

Thur., Oct. 24

  • A man said someone stole three pairs of sunglasses, loose change, and a car starter from his vehicle on Deborah Road.
  • A 19-year-old teenager from Newton was charged with stealing a vehicle, unlicensed driving, and leaving the scene of a crash.
  • A Waterford Crystal Hurricane Lamp was stolen from a residence on Centre Street.

Fri., Oct. 25

  • A woman said her Toyota RAV4 parked on Woodward Street was sprayed with chocolate sauce. Donuts were also thrown at it. Police searched the area with negative results.
  • A man said someone broke into his Lexus on Olde Field Road.
  • A man said someone stole his bicycle, which was parked at the Newton Public Library.

Sun., Oct. 26

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  • A Boston College student said he was attacked by two men on Commonwealth Avenue.
  • A 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was stolen on Birch Hill Road.
  • A man said his Mercedes was broken into on Deborah Road.
  • A worker at the CVS on Needham Street said a man came in with a bunch of Walgreens bags and stuffed them with items then left the store. The suspect was described as a black man in his 40s, weighing about 200 pounds.

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