Crime & Safety

Confrontation Over Unleashed Dog Reported

Plus, stolen wallets and a fight.

Friday, June 26

At 12:38 p.m., a stray dog was reported on Walker Road

At 3:02 p.m., a Humphrey Street business reported a past problem with a customer.

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At 3:20 p.m., a caller reported an elderly person to be slumped over the wheel of a vehicle parked at Walgreens.

At 5:26 p.m., a woman reported that a man had crossed her private property to access the public beach and had a dog with him that wasn’t on a leash. She said the man became confrontational when she spoke with him about the dog.

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At 5:52 p.m., a caller reported an upstairs neighbor was being loud and taking photos of the caller.

At 10:52 p.m., a caller reported a neighbor was burning something in the back yard. Police noticed an odd odor in the area, but could not locate the source.

Saturday, June 27

At 12:16 a.m., a man reported his girlfriend stole his wallet.

At 10:45 a.m., the animal control officer picked up a lost beagle; the owner later picked up the dog.

At 11:47 a.m., a wallet was reported stolen from Stop & Shop.

At 12:58 p.m., a caller reported two dogs off their leashes. An officer spoke with the dog owner who leashed the dogs.

At 1:11 p.m., a fight was reported outside a Ryan Place address.

At 2:09 p.m., a customer’s wallet was reported stolen from Homegoods.

At 2:36 p.m.,. a stolen purse was reported at Whole Foods Market.

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