Crime & Safety

Police Log: Several Vehicles Broken Into; and Wallet, Briefcase and Checkbook Found in Various Areas Around Town

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log

Friday, Nov. 7

At 5:20 a.m., motor vehicle complaint in South street and Jacob Way. Tractor-trailer attempted to turn around, ran over a street sign.

At 6:27 a.m., DPW notified of graffiti on a stop sign on Forest Glen Street.

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At 6:46 a.m., motor vehicle reported stolen overnight on Back Bay Court was located.

At 6:56 a.m., larceny reported from a motor vehicle on Salem Street. Jeep Cherokee broken into and laptop stolen.

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At 9:12 a.m., breaking and entering, forced entry on Main Street. Passenger side window of a motor vehicle smashed and items stolen.

At 12:24 p.m., woman found a black briefcase in the buses on Colonial Drive.

At 12:58 p.m., larceny from a motor vehicle on Beacon Street. Vehicle registration and manual taken,

At At 1:22 p.m., police investigated a minor motor vehicle crash on High and Woburn streets. No injuries.

At 3:56 p.m., police investigated reports of shopfitting at Rite-Aid Pharmacy on Haven Street.

At 4:20 p.m., larceny from a motor vehicle on Pearl Street. Black pocketbook stolen.

At 9:54 p.m., police investigated reports of shoplifting at Mobil on the Run on Main Street. Three men possible shoplifted items from the store.

Saturday, Nov. 8

At 7:24 a.m., American flag and pole found on the ground in area of Main and Pleasant streets.

At 12:35 p.m., complaint of motor vehicles parked all over Franklin Street and Haverhill/Main Street area because of a yard sale.

At 1:24 p.m. wallet found in area of Main and franklin streets. .

At 2:25 p.m., motor vehicle crash investigated on Haverhill Street. unknown injuries.

At 4:54 p.m., black checkbook found in the street in area of Woburn and Berkeley streets.

At 8:41 p.m., hit and run reported in Market Basket on General Way. Red Honda Ridleliner truck damages while parked.

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