Crime & Safety

Bicyclists Carrying Meat Reported as Suspicious

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Tuesday, May 19

At 9:20 a.m., police escorted a party to a residence in order to pick up their mail.

At 11:04 a.m., larceny was reported from a business on Paradise Road.

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At 2:02 p.m., a man reported losing his keys the week before.

At 4:10 p.m., a caller reported two suspicious men on bicycles and carrying bags of meat. Police checked with the parties who had the proper receipts for the meat.

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At 5:28 p.m., a disgruntled customer was reportedly causing problems at Petco and previously at Marshall’s. The person was issued a trespass notice for both businesses.

At 5:43 p.m., a motor vehicle was towed after a traffic stop revealed the registration had been revoked.

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