Daily Log for May 31, 2026

5/31/2026 7:38 PM
INCIDENT 26004521
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

HURON AVE
Police responded to the area of Huron Ave. for a malicious destruction to a motor vehicle report. Victim stated a portion of their vehicle's grill had been removed while it was parked.

5/31/2026 4:48 AM
INCIDENT 26004501
MISC. REPORT TYPE

NEW ST
Police responded to a fire in a trash can on News St. The fire was extinguished and deemed to be accidental in nature.

5/31/2026 8:21 AM
INCIDENT 26004502
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

SHEPARD ST
A Boston resident reported they received threatening texts from an unknown number.

5/31/2026 9:24 AM
INCIDENT 26004504
A&B C265 S13A

MARCELLA ST
Police responded to a Marcella St. residence for a past assault and battery report. Victim stated an argument with a neighbor had turned physical, causing minor injuries.

5/31/2026 9:38 AM
INCIDENT 26004503
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Brookline St. resident reported that their bicycle was damaged and multiple items were stolen from the saddle bag.

5/31/2026 10:18 AM
INCIDENT 26004508
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

GRANITE ST
Police took a report for a past motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle that occurred on Granite St. Cyclist involved in the crash reported they were struck by the motor vehicle as they were pulling out of a parking lot. No injuries were reported.

5/31/2026 10:43 AM
INCIDENT 26004506
IDENTITY FRAUD

CAMBRIDGE
A Boston resident reported an unknown suspect had stolen their personal information and utilized it to accrue unauthorized legal fees valued at $355.

5/31/2026 10:56 AM
INCIDENT 26004507
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

UPLAND RD
A New York resident reported while at an Upland Rd. residence, an unknown suspect stole their bag containing items valued at $634.

5/31/2026 11:34 AM
INCIDENT 26004509
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

WALDEN ST
A Walden St. resident reported they were scammed out of $2,800 through a fraudulent online transaction.

5/31/2026 1:13 PM
INCIDENT 26004511
TRESPASS C266 S120

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Beruk Alemayehu, 27, of Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Trespassing. Officers responded to a Central Square business on a report of an unwanted person. Alemayehu refused multiple requests from officers and staff to leave the establishment.

5/31/2026 1:15 PM
INCIDENT 26004512
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & RICE ST
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. Cyclist reported they were traveling straight when they were struck by a turning vehicle. The vehicle operator was cited, the cyclist was transported to a local hospital by EMS for minor injuries.

5/31/2026 3:51 PM
INCIDENT 26004516
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

BRATTLE ST
An employee of a Brattle St. business reported a suspect had stolen $595 of merchandise and fled.

5/31/2026 4:02 PM
INCIDENT 26004514
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MT AUBURN ST & PUTNAM AVE
A Needham resident reported a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while in traffic on Mt. Auburn St. No injuries were reported.

5/31/2026 5:27 PM
INCIDENT 26004518
DEFACE PROPERTY C266 S126

LEIGHTON ST
Officers responded to Leighton St. for a defacement of property report. Reporting person stated their vehicle windshield was cracked.

5/31/2026 6:13 PM
INCIDENT 26004519
NUMBER PLATE VIOLATION ATTACHING / OBSCURING / FAI

FIRST ST & OTIS ST
A Randolph resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges related to operating an uninsured and unregistered motor vehicle. Violations were uncovered during a traffic stop for an observed violation on First and Otis St.

5/31/2026 6:30 PM
INCIDENT 26004520
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

ALBANY ST & MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a hit & run crash involving a bicycle that occurred on Massachusetts Ave. and Albany St. Cyclist reported they were struck while in the bike lane, and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

5/31/2026 9:01 PM
INCIDENT 26004522
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

CAMBRIDGE ST & WILLOW ST
Police responded to the area of Cambridge and Willow St. on a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. No injuries were reported.

5/31/2026 9:27 PM
INCIDENT 26004524
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

HOLYOKE ST & MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to assist Transit Police with removing an unruly passenger from a bus in Harvard Square.

5/31/2026 9:56 PM
INCIDENT 26004525
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BIGELOW ST
Police responded to the area of Bigelow Street for a report of a motor vehicle alarm sounding for an extended period of time.

5/31/2026 10:40 PM
INCIDENT 26004526
MISC. REPORT TYPE

TEMPLE ST
Police responded to a Temple St. residence for a disturbance report. Reporting person stated there have been on-going issues with a neighbor.