Daily Log for May 4, 2025

5/4/2025 11:02 AM
INCIDENT 25003865
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Police responded to a report of theft on the 100 block of Cambridgepark Dr. The reporting party states that their family member had stolen $80 from their house. A report was taken.

5/4/2025 10:17 AM
INCIDENT 25003860
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of a past hit and run on the 1100 block of Massachusetts Ave. The reporting party stated that they found a note that stated a vehicle had crashed into their vehicle.

5/4/2025 10:45 AM
INCIDENT 25003861
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL INVESTIGATION

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police and fire responded to a report of an unattended bag on the 100 block of Cambridge St. The EOD unit checked the bag and confirmed that it was not hazardous.

5/4/2025 11:49 AM
INCIDENT 25003862
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

CARDINAL MEDEIROS AVE
Police responded to a report of larceny under false pretense on the 400 block of Cardinal Medeiros Ave. The reporting party stated that they received a phone call on their business line from an individual stating they were doing fire inspections. The individual then stated that the owner had sent checks to pay for new equipment but they weren't valid. The individual had the reporting party withdraw $1400 as payment.

5/4/2025 5:09 PM
INCIDENT 25003868
POLICE OFFICER, INTERFERE WITH (COMMON LAW)

INMAN ST
While on patrol, officers observed three individuals trespassing on the 0 block of Inman St. Officers approached the group and attempted to identify them. One of the individuals gave a false name. An investigation revealed the real identity of the individual and revealed an outstanding warrant from Middlesex Superior court. Officers placed John Busher, 45, unhoused, under arrest for Trespassing, Giving a False Name after Arrest, and an outstanding warrant. The other individuals will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court for Trespassing.

5/4/2025 6:12 PM
INCIDENT 25003872
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of trespassing on the 500 block of Massachusetts Ave. The reporting party claims an individual who had been previously trespassed had locked themselves in the restroom and was refusing to leave. Further investigation revealed that earlier in the day, the individual had also taken tip money from a tip jar. As a result, Jordan Kimathi, 24, unhoused was placed under arrest for Trespassing and Larceny from a Building.

5/4/2025 6:52 PM
INCIDENT 25003873
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a report of shoplifting on the 500 block of Massachusetts Ave. The reporting party claims that the suspect had soda, chips, and candy valued at $24. Officers located the suspect, returned the goods to the business. The individual, a Cambridge resident, will be summonsed for Shoplifting by Asportation.

5/4/2025 7:18 PM
INCIDENT 25003876
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

TUFTS ST
Police responded to a report of bicycle theft on the 0 block of Tufts St. The reporting party claims that they had locked their bicycle, valued at $850, to a fence outside their home. Upon returned the lock had been cut and the bicycle was stolen.