Daily Log for August 4, 2026

8/4/2026 7:54 AM
INCIDENT 26006858
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CHARLES ST
A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $3,100, was stolen from a locked bike rack inside a parking garage located on Charles St.

8/4/2026 8:39 AM
INCIDENT 26006859
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

WHITE ST
An employee of a White St. business reported a suspect had stolen $300 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

8/4/2026 10:34 AM
INCIDENT 26006861
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported the suspect had stolen $15.78 of merchandise.

8/4/2026 10:52 AM
INCIDENT 26006864
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a report of several attempted Breaking and Entering incidents.

8/4/2026 11:35 AM
INCIDENT 26006862
CREDIT CARD, IMPROPER USE UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(F)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Brockton resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked on Massachusetts Ave, items valued at $300 were stolen.

8/4/2026 11:36 AM
INCIDENT 26006866
CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $1200 C266 S37C(E)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Highland Ave. resident reported credit card fraud. Victim stated to have noticed an unauthorized transaction of $3,090 on one of their credit cards.

8/4/2026 12:08 PM
ARREST 26006865
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

FRANKLIN ST & WESTERN AVE
Shaun Barry, 35, unhoused was placed under arrest for (3) active warrants out of Cambridge and Waltham District Courts.

8/4/2026 12:52 PM
INCIDENT 26006868
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

TECHNOLOGY SQ
Officers responded to Technology Sq. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while parked, causing damage.

8/4/2026 1:18 PM
INCIDENT 26006870
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Somerville resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges related to the operation on an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle on a public roadway. The violations were uncovered during a traffic stop on Massachusetts Ave.

8/4/2026 1:42 PM
INCIDENT 26006871
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

NORFOLK ST
Police responded to a Norfolk St. residence for a report of a stolen vehicle.

8/4/2026 2:17 PM
INCIDENT 26006886
DISORDERLY CONDUCT C272 S53

BERKSHIRE ST
Benjamin Waxler, 43, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Waxler intentionally unplugged the movie projector while smoking marijuana and arguing with event patrons at the National Night Out event in Donnelly Field.

8/4/2026 3:07 PM
INCIDENT 26006877
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

RINDGE AVE
Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a threats report.

8/4/2026 3:26 PM
INCIDENT 26006872
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

HAMILTON ST
A Cambridge resident reported that a unknown individual damaged three Hamilton Street property fence signs.

8/4/2026 4:04 PM
INCIDENT 26006876
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

DODGE ST
A Cambridge resident reported that their moped, valued at $1,500, was stolen from their residence driveway located on Dodge St.

8/4/2026 4:18 PM
INCIDENT 26006879
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

SIXTH ST
A resident of Pearl St. reported a past larceny. Victim stated an unknown individual stole their wallet and phone from outside of their residence.

8/4/2026 4:39 PM
INCIDENT 26006882
CROSSWALK VIOLATION * C89 S11

LOPEZ ST
Officers responded to Lopez St. for a hit & run crash. Reporting person stated their scooter was struck in traffic. Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

8/4/2026 8:33 PM
INCIDENT 26006888
LIQUOR/NOISE COMPLAINT AT LICENSED PREMISE

SHEPARD ST
Police responded to Shepard Street for a noise complaint.

8/4/2026 8:52 PM
INCIDENT 26006887
A&B C265 S13A

ADAMS TER
Police responded to Adams Terrace for a past assault and battery report. Victim stated an unknown individual pushed them in the shoulder while walking.

8/4/2026 9:24 PM
INCIDENT 26006890
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

BROOKLINE ST
Police responded to Brookline St. for the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Victim stated they were threatened by an individual with a knife.

8/4/2026 9:59 PM
INCIDENT 26006889
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

HAYWARD ST & MAIN ST
A Cambridge resident reported that their e-scooter, valued at $1,300, was stolen from the corner of Main St. and Hayward St.