Crime & Safety
Police: Authorities Found Missing Child Hiding on a Shelf Near the Ceiling in the Laundry Room; Shoplifting Arrests; Road Rage Incident
Excerpts from the Peabody Police Department log.

Friday, April 17
At 2:46 p.m., shoplifter at Macy’s. Kristy Lynch-Garvey, 35, of Weymouth, arrested for shoplifting over $100.
At 4:11 p.m., shoplifters at JCPenney. Carla Gonsalves, 23, of Brighton, arrested for shoplifting over $100 and warrant. Suely S. Soares, 30, of Boston, arrested for shoplifting over $100.
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At 8:24 p.m., road rage incident on Tracey Street. Party waved a bat or baton in a threatening manner.
Saturday, April 18
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At 1:12 a.m., two-car accident on Lowell Street and Forest Street. Both vehicles towed. A 17-year-old juvenile junior operator will be summonsed for operating after midnight without a parent, operating with a passenger under 18, and failure to yield.
At 2:22 p.m., child reported missing on Norris Brook Lane. Resident reported a missing 8-year-old autistic child. Salem K9 requested. Alert sent out. Salem requested a second K9. Authorities found child hiding on a shelf near the ceiling in the laundry room.
At 8:56 p.m., vandalism at JCPenney. Vehicle was keyed.
Sunday, April 19
At 10:21 a.m., vandalism on Cleveland Road. Report of vandalism to property.
At 1:50 p.m., motor vehicle stop on Andover Street. Written warning for red light violation.
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