Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required).
[Editor's note: There were 16 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, June 28

9:24 a.m. Obscene drawing on front door of building, Chapel St.
9:46 a.m. Lots of water in road, Rte. 31
10:11 a.m. Caller received what he believes is fraudulent call from oil burner repair
11:12 a.m. Neighbor’s dog out in sun without shelter or water, Holden St.
2:25 p.m. Young person on ATV in driveway, Brattle St.
7:01 p.m. Box on trail near causeway with note inside
9:20 p.m. Group of underage kids asked male outside store to purchase cigarettes for them, swore at him when he refused
9:32 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle near doctor’s office
9:46 p.m. Possible fox hit in roadway

Tuesday, June 29

1:25 a.m. Suspicious person behind business, Main St.
6:45 a.m. Walk-through of bank with staff for security
8:52 a.m. Driver left gas station without paying; note left on door at driver’s home
10:15 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Reservoir St.
11:05 a.m. Eggs thrown at home, Lovell Rd.
11:36 a.m. Mountview Dr. resident asking about noise bylaws
12:06 p.m. Bicycle accident with rider injuries
2:44 p.m. Reservoir St. resident heard yelling and screaming followed by loud bang; three juveniles making noise, brought to station
9:21 p.m. Mother hasn’t heard from son who is with father; son OK, at Hampton Beach with friends
10:58 p.m. Two reports of black bear on Shrewsbury and Brattle Sts.

Wednesday, June 30

5:56 a.m. Deceased fawn in road, Reservoir St.
7:45 a.m. Dead cat, Quinapoxet St. 8:15 a.m. Stray dog, Nola Dr.
10:11 a.m. White husky loose, Bullard St.
10:38 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Brentwood Dr.; confirmed stolen from Worcester
1:00 p.m. Severely injured cat, Main St.
4:55 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Mason Rd.

6:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle behind business, Industrial Dr.; OK, belongs to employee
8:13 p.m. Call regarding stolen gun
10:30 p.m. Suspicious female holding baby, running down Grove St, chased by male in vehicle
11:23 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Boyden Rd., driving erratically

Thursday, July 1

8:45 a.m. Dog with Holden tags found in Paxton
11:03 a.m. Caller asking for help retrieving belongings in Worcester; advised to contact Worcester PD
12:12 p.m. Call about wooded area behind T&G towers
2:55 p.m. Reservoir Security requesting cruiser for trash dumped by Reservoir St.; contains live ammunition
3:49 p.m. Request for radar in neighborhood
6:06 p.m. Resident reports solicitation call from police agency in Utah
8:53 p.m. Complaint of loud music from neighbor’s driveway

Friday, July 2

7:23 a.m. Dispute at business, Main St.
8:54 a.m. Paving crew working without detail, Parker Ave.
10:21 a.m. Reservoir Security asking for officer to speak with person dumping items in woods
8:50 p.m. 911 caller reports husband had too much to drink, very angry
9:30 p.m. Possible pot smoking in vehicle in front of building, Village Way

Saturday, July 3

1:51 a.m. Worcester PD sent lookout for resident; doesn’t live at address anymore
2:28 a.m. Caller reports sound of injured dog, Donald Ave.
9:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle on Reservoir St.
12:00 p.m. Caller reports vehicle following her and banged on her vehicle, Doyle Rd.
12:04 p.m. Crack or marijuana pipe found, Brattle St.; paraphernalia destroyed
1:21 p.m. Broken hose gushing water into parking lot, Reservoir St.
3:03 p.m. 911 accidental; trying to call 411
9:30 p.m. Someone knocking at caller’s door, Sterling Rd.; OK, family member, no police needed
10:06 p.m. Assist citizen home from business, Main St.
11:37 p.m. Fireworks, Chapin Rd.

Sunday, July 4

1:52 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Chapel St.
5:40 a.m. Three motor vehicles broken into, Raymond St.
7:21 a.m. Glove compartment gone through, Dawson Cir.
9:13 am. Someone tried to gain access to motor vehicle overnight, Centerwood Dr.
10:09 a.m. Five more Raymond St. residents report motor vehicles broken into overnight; one from Holly Cir.; two from Sycamore Dr.
1:35 p.m. Golf cart damaged at Holden Hills
4:13 p.m. Two individuals behind business, possibly dumping things, Industrial Dr.
7:35 p.m. Suspicious unoccupied motor vehicle, Jamieson Rd.
10:02 p.m. Fireworks, Ann St.
10:35 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at Eagle Lake; there to chill, no problem

Paxton

Monday, June 28

3:17 p.m. Bus driver needs help with unruly child
3:42 p.m. Suspicious males walking property on Grove St.
4:40 p.m. Caller reports trash not picked up today
5:39 p.m. Walk-in asking if friend has a warrant; asked to have friend come to station

Tuesday, June 29

7:32 p.m. 911 abandoned call, Crowningshield Dr.; trying to call Leicester PD
11:43 p.m. Motor vehicle hit deer, Pleasant St.

Wednesday, June 30

4:33 a.m. Two suspicious people walking on Marshall St.; OK, vehicle trouble
7:23 a.m. Black bear spotted, Grove St.

Thursday, July 1

1:00 a.m. Repossession of vehicle, Lancelot Dr.
7:41 a.m. Lost dog, Nanigian Rd.
8:19 a.m. Sick fox in back yard, Shanandoah Dr.
8:42 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle in station lot
9:19 a.m. Fox in garage, Shanandoah Dr.
11:04 a.m. Lost dog found
1:12 p.m. Suspicious male on bicycle with backpack, possibly soliciting, Pleasant St.
7:58 p.m. Caller saying he doesn’t like “what we’ve been doing”; dialed wrong number, thought he was calling nephew

Friday, July 2

2:46 p.m. Caller demanding girlfriend’s plates be returned to him; advised department doesn’t have her plates
4:44 p.m. Male in vehicle staring at residence, Streeter Rd., rang doorbell; OK, was delivering lawn mower, wrong address
6:04 p.m. Dog in middle of Pleasant St.

Sunday, July 4

10:59 p.m. Strange dog at front door of residence, Marshall St.

Princeton

Monday, June 28

5:55 a.m. Several reports of unlocked vehicles entered. Hobbs Rd.
8:49 a.m. Two vehicles parked in driveway ransacked overnight, Hobbs Rd.
9:05 a.m. Two vehicles gone through overnight, Hobbs Rd.
9:50 a.m. Police find item beside road in area of vehicle break-ins, Hobbs Rd.
11:33 a.m. Truck and car broken into, wallet and money taken, Hobbs Rd.
6:06 p.m. Ipod and money stolen from vehicle during night, Hobbs Rd.

Tuesday, June 29

8:50 a.m. Car leaking fuel, fire dept. called, vehicle towed, Sterling Rd.
2:53 p.m. Person riding go-cart in roadway, Stagecoach Rd.
8:10 p.m. Two people on bicycles in driveway of vacant house, Ball Hill Rd.

Wednesday, June 30

7:11 a.m. Caller reports large, lion-type animal, about 40-50 pounds, in his yard, Coal Kiln Rd.
12:46 p.m. Abandoned 911 call from pay phone, Mountain Rd.
6:57 p.m. Sterling PD reports 15-20 motorcycles racing on Rte. 140 N

Thursday, July 1

8:13 a.m. Two cows in roadway, Leominster Rd.
5:05 p.m. Cars parked on Thompson Road. Found to be people going to pond
9:17 p.m. Gunshots, Rte. 140 N

Friday, July 2

3:25 p.m. Window broken, vehicle entered, pocketbook taken, Fitchburg Rd.
4:47 p.m. Suspicious male asking to use phone, Rte. 140 S
6:29 p.m. Police conduct radar patrol due to speeding complaints, Mountain Rd.
7:10 p.m. Police assist individual to his street, Rte. 140 N

Saturday, July 3

1:55 p.m. Assist fire dept. at car fire, Gregory/ Mountain Rds.
4:18 p.m. Police assist ambulance personnel with exhausted bike rider, E. Princeton Rd.
10:00 a.m. Police return dog to owner, Clearings Way

Sunday, July 4

12:49 p.m. Two dogs wandering on Merriam Rd.
9:28 p.m. Missing border collie, Stagecoach Rd.

Rutland

Monday, June 28

7:50 a.m. Caller requesting officer for disgruntled customer, Pleasantdale Rd.
7:58 a.m. Injured dog, Clealand Cir.
8:09 a.m. Vandalism, two eggs thrown into car. Caller claims it’s a frequent problem, Juniper Ln.
8:34 a.m. Caller wants police representation at horse show, Main St.
11:50 a.m. Unauthorized use of Dumpster, Main St.
11:50 a.m. Unknown vehicle parked at rental property, Pommogussett Rd.
1:27 p.m. Officer requested at business where person is disgruntled with owner, Pleasantdale Rd.
2:44 p.m. Small brush fire in backyard, Clearview Rd.
4:10 p.m. Person at station for assistance getting keys from locked vehicle, Main St.
5:10 p.m. Wires across Breezy Ln. Motorist unsure whether she should drive over them
5:53 p.m. Stray dog in yard, Intervale Rd.
8:33 p.m. Bicycle damaged by neighbor’s child, Maple Ave.

Tuesday, June 29

3:14 p.m. Barking dog complaint, Skyline Dr.
4:01 p.m. Boston terrier ran away, Main St. Dog later returned
4:06 p.m. Male selling meat from back of pickup truck, Orchard Hill Dr.

Wednesday, June 30

7:52 a.m. Injured dog, Cleland Cir. Dog went into woods
8:01 p.m. Possible cougar sighting, Charnock Hill Rd.

Thursday, July 1

12:31 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about family member, Main St.
7:58 p.m. Police transport two males from Maple Ave.
11:28 p.m. Loud music from upstairs apartment, Maple Ave.
11:46 p.m. Two young males walking, Fernwood Dr.
11:59 p.m. Loud music, Maple Ave.

Friday, July 2

7:51 a.m. Request for officer for irate resident who doesn’t want to move his car for paving project, Maple Ave.
9:40 a.m. Request for officer to stand by while individual is taken into custody, Upper Intervale
9:50 a.m. Person at station to pick up glasses found on Charnock Hill Rd.
11:40 a.m. Dead coyote pup, Blueberry Ln.
3:11 p.m. Person riding bicycle hit with frozen can of soda by youths in van, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. Assist Oakham PD looking for vehicle that didn’t stop for police, Rte. 122
6:55 p.m. Person requesting assistance with vehicle lockout, Main St.
8:34 p.m. Request for fire dept. for lift assist for 1,800 lb. horse that is stuck, Kenwood Dr.
10:26 p.m. Caller heard coyotes and loud squeal, believes pet may have been attacked, Central Tree Rd.
11:55 p.m. Dog barking for hours, Thurston Hill Rd.

Saturday, July 3

12:49 a.m. Complaint of loud party, Cameron Dr.
12:30 p.m. Person at station with cell phone, Main St.
3:22 p.m. Trespassing incidents, Barre Paxton Rd.
8:56 p.m. Fireworks hitting home, Pommogussett Rd.
9:12 p.m. Homeowner locked keys in car with baby inside, Arline Dr.
10:01 p.m. Homeowner advised to stop shooting off fireworks and clean up debris, Valley View Cir.
11:02 p.m. Cars speeding around area, Rebecca Ann Dr.

Sunday, July 4

1:52 a.m. Male with backpack took off running towards Nancy Dr.
7:56 a.m. Person did search for fireworks that did not go off, Main St. None found
2:25 p.m. Officer wanted regarding possible picture of woman with baby that may have been stolen, Main St.
4:38 p.m. Dog hit and injured, Pommogussett Rd.
9:03 p.m. Person in small tan car dropped off cat, Maple Ave.
10:00 p.m. Strange dog on porch, Maple Ave.

Sterling

Monday, June 28

1:22 a.m. Kids lit spray paint can on fire in middle of Main St.
4:37 a.m. Cars broken into during night, Heywood Rd.
5:02 a.m. Multiple vehicle breaks, Heywood Rd.
5:06 a.m. Vehicles broken into, Still River Rd.
6:03 a.m. Twenty-two reports of motor vehicle break-ins: Quail Roost Dr., Upper N. Row Rd., Still River Rd., Justice Hill Rd., Leominster Rd.
9:03 a.m. Caller wants suggestions about what to do about foxes living under shed, John Dee Rd.
1:32 p.m. Males in black pickup truck picking up wood chips delivered to property, Princeton Rd.
6:33 p.m. Assist citizen, Leominster Rd.
11:13 p.m. Two males running down Burpee Road carrying lit tiki torches, entered vehicle and took off headed towards Princeton

Tuesday, June 29

1:44 p.m. Raccoon in trash barrel at lake
4:16 p.m. Assist employer regarding issue of fired employee, Leominster Rd.
4:46 p.m. Assist with car seat installation
5:10 p.m. Suspicious male at door offering refrigerator cleaning services, asked if parents were home, Sky Farm Ln.

Wednesday, June 30

10:10 a.m. Cow roaming Princeton Rd.
5:27 p.m. Goats running in the roadway, North Row/Leominster Rds.
11:26 p.m. Fireworks at reservoir, Heywood/N. Row Rds.

Thursday, July 1

6:00 a.m. Skunk running in circles in front of building with plastic cup stuck on head, Industrial Dr.

Friday, July 2

9:03 a.m. Theft of street signs belonging to country club, Albright Rd.
2:23 p.m. Several cars parked in area of Upper N. Row Rd.
3:19 p.m. Caller concerned about neighbor’s dog, Pratts Junction/Albright Rds.
9:00 p.m. Verbal dispute between two males in middle of road about dog defecating in yard, Lakeview Ave.
10:32 p.m. No-parking signs damaged, Heywood Rd.
11:15 p.m. Complaint about loud party, Charles Patten Dr.
11:30 p.m. Person saw two or three males take trampoline from neighbor’s yard, Upper N. Row Rd. Found to be kids placing several lawn ornaments in cul de sac

Saturday, July 2

6:24 p.m. Illegal dumping on private property, Redemption Rock Trl.
6:30 p.m. Loose pitbull, Pratts Junction Rd.
9:03 p.m. Fireworks near Muddy Pond Rd.
9:33 p.m. Fireworks, Greenland Rd.

Sunday, July 3

12:19 p.m. Check on skateboarder, Laurelwood/ Leominster Rds.
6:48 p.m. Door-to-door solicitor, Cole Rd.
9:05 p.m. Kids in area running around, using firecrackers, Jewett Rd.
9:15 p.m. Dog ran away, frightened by fireworks, Lakeshore Dr.