Tuesday, Aug. 28

Blocking driveways on Hedge Road: At 10:31 a.m. a caller reported that vehicles parked on both sides of the road were blocking driveways.

Fed Ex truck blocking traffic on Centre Street: At 1:27 p.m. a caller reported that a Fed Ex truck was blocking traffic and cars in spots in the Centre Street West parking lot.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

Homeless person on Kent Street: At 6:50 a.m. a caller reported that a homeless man was sleeping in the parking spots and would like him moved along.

Political rantings on St. Paul Street: At 9:49 a.m. a caller reported finding a suspicious note with political rantings near Knyvet Square, which was displayed for passersby to see. The caller believed it was suspicious.

Threatening note on Freeman Street: At 11:24 a.m. a caller reported finding a note threatening the Trump administration.

Unwanted swimmer on Green Street: At 5:12 p.m. a caller requested helped with closing a pool on Green Street as a man had tried to attack a lifeguard.

Thursday, Aug. 30

Soccer net damage on Cypress field: At 2:51 a.m. police received a report that a group of four people was damaging the soccer nets.

Mysterious napper on Sewall Avenue: At 6:23 a.m. a caller reported a woman asleep on the back deck.

Homeless man in Lawrence playground: At 8:58 a.m. police received a report of a homeless man asleep under the trees.

Strange smell on Marion Street: At 11:21 a.m. a caller reported that a unit on her floor had a strange smell – like vomit – coming from it.

Suspicious vehicle on Fuller Street: At 7:08 p.m. a caller reported that a sedan had been parked for at least an hour and that the man inside appeared to be singing or talking to himself. The caller said this happened last week as well.

Teens listening to loud music in the Baker School playground: At 8:12 p.m. a caller reported that five to eight teenagers were loitering on the Baker School playground and were listening to loud music. The caller said it seemed unusual.

Friday, Aug. 31

Leaf blower on Warren Street: At 2:20 p.m. a caller reported that a landscaper “blew his leafblower” at her, which she believed was intentional. There were no injuries.

Looking for Herbie Hancock on Cameron Street: At 4:30 p.m. a caller reported that a man approached the caller and her friend, asked to use their cell phone and said he needed to speak with Herbie Hancock, the jazz artist.

Saturday, Sept. 1

Loud basketball on Dummer Street: At 1:56 a.m. a caller reported three males playing basketball and talking loudly.

Stolen couch on Babcock Street: At 11:13 a.m. a caller reported that a couch was stolen from outside their apartment door. Later in the day the caller reported finding her couch in another apartment. The resident said his roommates must have brought it in and the caller insisted it was her couch, according to the report.

Sunday, Sept. 2

Lime Bikes on Cypress Street/Walnut Street: At 4:25 p.m. a caller reported that two Lime Bikes were in the middle of the sidewalk, not chained to anything and that there was no one around to claim them.

Dine and dash on Commonwealth Avenue: At 4:58 police received a notification from Boston Police that a family had left the Sunset Cantina without paying their $100+ bill after being disgruntled about service.

Youths at Downes Field: At 10:17 p.m. a caller requested that police inform the youth at the field that the park was closed.

Monday, Sept. 3

Break and enter into a vehicle on Jenness Road: At 10:49 a.m. police received a report that a vehicle had been broken into. This was one of 13 vehicle break and enters reported on Monday. The break and enters took place on Jenness Road, Summit Avenue and Jordan Road.

According to police, 13 cars were reportedly broken into Sunday night in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The area affected was around Summit Avenue and Jordan Road near the Brighton line, police said.

Most of the vehicles that were broken into were left unlocked.

According to police, the thieves were looking for loose change.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Officer Tim Stephenson 617-730-2184 or e-mail tstephenson@brooklinema.gov.

All tips will be kept confidential.

The Brookline Police Department is pleased to release its 2018 Mid-Year Report, which covers crime in the first six months of the year, race/gender interactions related to arrests, field interviews, moving violations and citizen complaints and includes various reports and updates from Divisions and specialty units within the Department.

Of particular note, in the first half of 2018, there were a total of 335 Part A crimes in Brookline, down 4% from the 348 Part A crimes during the same period in 2017. Of the 335 crimes, there were 50 cases cleared by arrest, 66 cleared by court action, 40 cleared exceptionally, 11 cleared other means, resulting in a 50% clearance of crimes for the year.

The report could be accessed in its full here.

A woman walking near a school in Brookline Sunday morning was groped by a man who may have been wearing a black nightgown with a lace garter belt, police said.

Officers responding to the area of 1417 Beacon Street just after 05:30 a.m. spoke with a woman who said she had been groped moments earlier on Washington Street near the Michael Driscoll School.

The victim, in her 20s, told officers that the man grabbed her from behind by the shoulders, pulled her toward him and groped her buttocks, according to a police report.

The suspect fled the scene before officers could arrive, police said. A search of the neighborhood was unsuccessful.

Concerned residents in the neighborhood say the incident is uncharacteristic for what is typically a safe and quiet area.

“It’s scary and really surprising,” Annie Eagle said, “This is a really safe area. There are lots of families.”

Detectives believe the attacker fled toward Commonwealth Avenue. They are trying to see if there is any surveillance video from nearby businesses.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with a stocky build, short brown hair, and facial stubble.

Police said the woman was left shaken and traumatized by the incident but she was not injured.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Officer Tim Stephenson 617-730-2184 or e-mail tstephenson@brooklinema.gov.

All tips will be kept confidential.

Brookline police are turning to the public for help locating a missing man.

Alexander Barron, 28, is described as being 5 feet, 10 inches tall, very thin, with light hair. He was last seen wearing gray jeans, a blue and white striped shirt, and sneakers.

Anyone with information about Barron is asked to call Brookline police at 617-730-2222.

All tips will be kept confidential.

Five suspects accused of being part of a commercial breaking and entering ring that stole more than $50,000 worth of goods and 60 packages ordered through Amazon have been arraigned in various courts.

Salvatore’s Restaurant in Lawrence was among the businesses that were broken into, according to state Attorney General Maura Healey, whose office is leading the investigation.

The investigation began when Brookline detectives sought the help of Boston police and the Boston Regional Intelligence Center after an early morning break-in at the Tatte Bakery in Brookline in September 2017.

Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office joined the probe. The Andover, Cambridge, Medford, Quincy, Taunton and Weymouth police departments assisted the investigation, Healey said.

Investigators gathered evidence from video, physical and forensic sources linking one or more of the five defendants to very similar break-ins and thefts at Salvatore’s Restaurant in Lawrence and Wendy’s restaurants in Medford, Taunton and Quincy from August 2016 to December 2017.

Investigators uncovered dozens of unopened Amazon packages and boxes addressed to customers in Greater Boston while searching one of the defendant’s homes after obtaining a warrant, Healey said.

Jason Geddes, 30, Dharol Joyner, 34, and Daniel Vo, 23, all of Dorchester, were arraigned Thursday in Norfolk Superior Court in connection with a break-in and theft at a Wendy’s in Quincy on Dec. 14. Each is charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime, larceny over $250, possession of burglarious tools, conspiracy and misdemeanor wanton destruction of property.

They pleaded not guilty and are due back in court for a pre-trial conference Aug. 2. Geddes was also arraigned on charges of receiving stolen property and conspiracy in Suffolk Superior Court on June 13.

Joyner was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on June 28 on charges of larceny of over $250 by a single scheme in connection with the stolen Amazon packages. He is due back in court on that charge July 18. Investigators believe Joyner stole the Amazon packages while working as a delivery contractor, Healey said.

Raheem Rivera, 19, of Dorchester, was arraigned June 15 in Norfolk Superior Court on the same charges. Rivera pleaded not guilty and faces a pre-trial conference Aug. 2.

Edward Nugent, 55, of Weymouth, has been arraigned on the following charges, including additional charges and enhancements as a habitual criminal offender and common and notorious thief:

Suffolk Superior Court, June 21 – receiving stolen property and conspiracy.

Bristol Superior Court, July 5 – breaking and entering in the nighttime, larceny over $250, possession of burglarious tools, conspiracy, misdemeanor wanton destruction of property.

Nugent pleaded not guilty to all charges. He will be arraigned on additional charges in Middlesex and Norfolk superior courts at a later date.

He and Geddes are scheduled to appear in Suffolk Superior Court on Aug. 7 for a pre-trial conference. Nugent is due back in Bristol Superior Court on Aug. 16.

Investigators have evidence that the defendants collectively stole more than $50,000 worth of goods. In at least one instance, they stole more than $20,000 worth of goods in a single night, Healey said.

Authorities recovered a loaded firearm, ammunition, prybars, a crowbar, a sledgehammer and other burglarious tools, clothing, thousands of dollars in cash, ski masks, gloves, cellular telephones, identifying documents and other evidence. In addition, investigators recovered from multiple residences dozens of suspected stolen boxed merchandise and delivery packages.

The investigation is continuing, Healey said. Assistant Attorney General Stephen Carley of the Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crimes Division of the Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting this case.