Crime & Safety

Caller Reports a Bat in Her Apartment

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Saturday, March 7

At 2::29 a.m., an officer came upon an open door at Lava Laundry.

At 2:32 a.m., an officer responded to a bus in the REI lot with several passengers inside.

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At 6:47 a.m., an officer found an open door at Bertucci’s.

At 8:42 a.m., a boxer was running loose near Barrows School.

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At 9:16 a.m., a possible water main break in the area of Grove Street was reported.

At 12:20 p.m., a man came into the station to report the rear window of his vehicle was smashed overnight.

At 11:30 p.m., a caller reported downstairs neighbors were arguing.

Sunday, March 8

At 10:05 a.m., Essex Regional Hospital called and reported a domestic disturbance in progress.

At 3:12 p.m., a male party was reportedly throwing snow in the street.

At 10:19 p.m., a woman reported she had a bat in her apartment.

At 11:03 p.m., police made an arrest after a women refused to allow her ex to retrieve personal belongings.

At 11:53 a.m., a woman reported hearing noises in her backyard.

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