Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 24 suspicious items this week.]

Monday, November 8

5:35 a.m. Report of tree in road on Wachusett; no tree on Wachusett, but one on Chapel St.
8:45 a.m. Loose dog recovered, Wachusett St.
9:11 a.m. Caller reports banner loose across Main St.
10:22 a.m. Caller reports suspicious phone call about grandson being in auto accident in London and needing money; advised it is most likely a scam
12:30 p.m. Elderly female in road, Malden St.
4:05 p.m. Injured turkey, Harris St.; bird should be fine
4:09 p.m. 911, individuals stuck in library elevator; precocious child caused problem
6:58 p.m. Dog missing from Rutland
7:17 p.m. Vehicle reported driving in sandpit at night on Quinapoxet St. for several nights; owner spoken to; all is in order
8:13 p.m. Two suspicious males standing in doorway of business, Main St.
9:10 p.m. Caller reports finding bank deposit slip dated today in her house; she hasn’t left house all day, concerned that someone was in her garage
9:15 p.m. 911, out of control female teen; screaming in background

Tuesday, November 9

12:05 p.m. Suspicious truck in parking lot, Main St.
2:04 a.m. Suspicious person, Main St.
2:10 p.m. Several cars removed from business lot, Main St.
2:20 p.m. Assist with chainsaw matter at business, Main St.
5:35 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Shrewsbury Street
6:52 p.m. 911 hang up; meant to call 411
7:52 p.m. Request for well-being check on Causeway St.; no one home
11:50 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Reservoir St.

Wednesday, November 10

8:03 a.m. Inquiry regarding Pop Warner donation and possible scam
8:08 a.m. 911 misdial; children playing with phone
8:36 a.m. Vehicle driving on wrong side of road; operator said she was sneezing
2:05 p.m. Caller reports neighbor upset with him for burning his wood stove
5:25 p.m. Caller reports bicycle missing from West Boylston store; advised of West Boylston police department number

Thursday, November 11

12:10 a.m. West Boylston advises ponies in road, Malden St.
7:45 a.m. Motor vehicle taking up entire travel lane, Chapel St.
8:50 a.m. Caller reports ponies in her backyard, Malden St.; advised to contact West Boylston PD
9:08 a.m. Motor vehicle back in roadway, Chapel St. blocking lane of travel
9:21 a.m. Rutland PD requests help contacting individual whose vehicle has been parked at business in their town for several days
6:33 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Causeway St.
8:45 p.m. Walk-in with 13-year-old son; says he used profanity to his parents

Friday, November 12

6:58 p.m. Unfamiliar vehicle driving kind of fast, Winthrop Lane
7:28 p.m. Report of suspicious vehicle in sand pit, Quinapoxet St.

Saturday, November 13

4:36 a.m. Homeowner reports garage door opening and closing over and over, someone may be in garage; faulty door
10:01 a.m. Caller displeased that motor vehicle passed too close to him while riding his bicycle, Shrewsbury St.
10:09 a.m. Caller reports he was yelled at by angry cyclist, Shrewsbury St.
12:14 p.m. Suspicious person pulled over, Salisbury St.
2:19 p.m. 911, female teen walking on Reservoir St., male appears to be trying to get her to come back into car
4:47 p.m. Caller wants periodic checks on son at home alone; on probation and should have no one at the house
5:16 p.m. Suspicious man stopping by pedestrians, Salisbury St.

Sunday, November 14

12:02 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Salisbury St.
1:27 p.m. Water reported dirty, High St.
2:08 p.m. Motor vehicle drove over lawn on Ridgewood Rd.; children regularly play in area, vehicle almost struck hydrant

5:40 p.m. Suspicious individuals, Lowell Ave.
6:02 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
7:38 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.

Paxton

Monday, November 8

3:46 p.m. Old couch dumped on Winter St.

Tuesday, November 9

3:54 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at end of driveway, Holden Rd.

Wednesday, November 10

9:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Winter St.
5:16 p.m. Solicitors selling beef products from white van, Whitney Dr. Caller concerned about legitimacy of business
9:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Pleasant St.

Thursday, November 11

12:05 p.m. Several youths climbing on school roof, West St.
3:00 p.m. Jack Russell terrier found, Maple St.

Friday, November 12

6:04 p.m. Vehicle in parking lot with lights on and no license plate, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Missing pit bull mix dog, Wildwood Dr.

Saturday, November 13

10:01 a.m. Resident burning brush, Crystal St. Advised of burning regulations
2:38 p.m. Person advises he will be shooting in his backyard, Rockland St.

Sunday, November 14

7:54 a.m. Power out. Report of fuse blown by deceased squirrel, Knollwood Rd.
9:45 a.m. Suspicious people on private property, Hemlock St.
11:45 a.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about dog, Pleasant St.

Princeton

Monday, November 8

3:30 a.m. Police officer removed tree from roadway, Sterling Rd.
6:25 a.m. Bus company requests officer to assist while backing bus up onto Rte. 31; can’t get by due to large tree down, Mirick Rd.

Tuesday, November 9

9:35 a.m. Police transport female from parking lot on Hubbardston Rd. to residence on Wheeler Rd.
12:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at playground at Leominster Rd./Main St. Person goes there for better cell service

Wednesday, November 10

9:36 a.m. Suspicious parked vehicle, Merriam Rd.
11:43 a.m. Westminster PD requests Princeton PD check parking lots at Leominster State Forest for unattended vehicles

Thursday, November 11

9:43 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked for long time, Mountain Rd.

Friday, November 12

3:20 p.m. Public service, police stand by while person inspects his boundary line, Goodnow Rd.

Saturday, November 13

12:35 p.m. Minor car accident, Mile Hill Rd. Found to be in Westminster
6:39 p.m. Report that hunter entered woods early in the morning and truck is still parked beside Beaman Rd.

Rutland

Monday, November 8

8:59 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about female wanting ride from Pleasantdale Rd. to Holden. Photo of missing female from Rutland sent to Holden PD.
9:45 a.m. Large limb fell from leaning tree, Ridge Rd.
2:12 p.m. Missing Norwegian elk hound with electric fence collar, Sumac Cir.
2:25 p.m. Person upset about ongoing issues, Main St.

Wednesday, November 10

9:52 a.m. Caller reports about 50 cats living around her house and under the porch, Hope Way

Thursday, November 11

1:08 p.m. Weimeraner missing, Brintnal Dr.
2:00 p.m. Balloon in tree with box attached, Irish Ln.

Friday, November 12

11:40 a.m. Attorney asking police to remove male picketing business, Barre Paxton Rd.
4:13 p.m. Report of poor business practices at business, Barre Paxton Rd.
4:24 p.m. Kids on dirt bikes, some with helmets but no headlights, pulling kids on regular bikes, Blueberry Ln./Beechwood Dr.

Saturday, November 13

4:54 a.m. Two dogs in area, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:36 p.m. Skunk in yard all day, walking funny, rolling around on leaves, spraying every so often, Ridge Rd.

Sterling

Tuesday, November 9

6:51 a.m. Stray yellow and black Labrador dogs in yard, Redstone Hill Rd.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious male soliciting. Police advise subject to check in at police station in future, Main St.
1:42 p.m. Two German shepherds attacking an animal, people screaming, Clinton Rd.

Wednesday, November 10

12:12 p.m. Request police for unruly employee, Chocksett Rd.

Thursday, November 11

8:26 a.m. Two small vials containing fluid found in vehicle, Leominster Rd.
9:16 a.m. Report of phone calls that person had won large sum of money, Beaman Rd.
11:48 a.m. Dog and skunk in fight, Shady Ln.
9:09 p.m. Assist State Police looking for individual who bailed out of vehicle, went into woods; tracking dog unable to locate

Friday, November 12

7:19 a.m. Stray cat at home, Riverview Rd.
9:40 a.m. Missing Lab/shepherd mix, James Rd.
3:49 p.m. Report that dog rips open trash bags on curb and recently jumped into car and stole a roast, Upper N. Row Rd.
4:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle pulling in and out of driveways, Redemption Rock Trl.
6:19 p.m. Gold wedding band lost on rail trail in September

Sunday, November 14

8:24 a.m. Terrier found, Laurelwood Rd.
12:34 p.m. Police attempt to find people on ATVs, Beverly Dr.
3:28 p.m. Assist person with child seat, Leominster RD.
11:24 P.M. Suspicious vehicle near home where no one lives, Rowley Hill Rd.