Crime & Safety

Suspicious Man Reportedly Checking Bike Locks at Train Depot

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Saturday, April 25

At 12:55 p.m., a caller reported his wheelbarrow had been stolen. He later canceled the call after learning his friend had it.

At 1:24 p.m., a caller reported a gas can had fallen in the roadway and was possibly leaking fuel.

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At 5:13 p.m., a suspicious tan vehicle was reported behind the old middle school. Police found that the driver was taking photos of their vehicle.

At 9:53 p.m., a caller reported a man had hit a car was passed out behind the wheel near Stop and Shop. The vehicle had a handicapped placard. No further info was provided in the log.

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Sunday, April 26

At 10:41 a.m., an abandoned suitcase was reported near the train depot. The article was disposed of by the DPW.

At 12:06 p.m., a man and woman were reportedly standing outside a vehicle on Pitman Road smoking marijuana.

At 2:44 p.m., a man was reported to be attempting to unlock various bikes from the bike rack at the train depot.

At 6:12 p.m., a caller reported a residential breaking and entering had occurred in the past.

At 8:53 p.m., ”a lot of screaming and yelling” was reported to be coming from a neighboring apartment. Police arrived and found a verbal argument taking place.

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