Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, November 29

3:24 a.m. Vehicle parked on grass near "No Trespassing" sign, Shrewsbury St.
8:46 a.m. Pedestrian walk button sticking, Main St.
12:31 p.m. Hunters near rail trail
1:22 p.m. Vehicle parked illegally in business lot, Main St.
3:41 p.m. Call regarding dispute between mother and son
5:48 p.m. Dog missing for about an hour

Tuesday, November 30

12:52 a.m. Suspicious person, Main St.; looking for his cat

8:07 a.m. Two cars parked on lawn, Sycamore Dr.; owner thinks they're hunters
1:14 p.m. Vehicle parked in business lot for several weeks
2:30 p.m. Individuals asked to leave Main St. lot
3:27 p.m. Possible rabid skunk
3:29 p.m. Driver fell asleep and vehicle left roadway
5:24 p.m. Individual under house arrest is at high school
5:48 p.m. Loose black dog in Union St. area
5:56 p.m. Dog secured to utility pole

Wednesday, December 1

10:40 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle parked on side of Mark Cir.
12:02 p.m. Elevator stuck at high school; not stuck, student hit button by mistake
1:34 p.m. West Boylston PD reports individual left rail trail with blood on face and legs from possible gun shots
1:50 p.m. Shooter still at large; helicopter to search area; no contact
2:34 p.m. Garage owner had abusive client in to get sticker; yelling when he couldn't produce correct documentation
2:51 p.m. Preserving the peace, Sycamore Dr.
3:14 p.m. Caller's son not home from school; advised buses are late
9:20 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot

Thursday, December 2

12:18 a.m. Neighbors want heavy machinery at gravel pit shut down
5:48 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Raymond St.
6:40 a.m. Caller reports propane tank left near driveway, Pleasant St.
7:44 a.m. Vehicles cutting trees blocking lane of traffic, Chapel St.
10:28 a.m. Burglar alarm at home; OK, just interior decorator
3:23 p.m. Elevator not working at building, Reservoir St.
3:59 p.m. Four hunters walking up Heather Cir. with guns; caller advised it is hunting season
6:30 p.m. Suspicious fundraising calls

Friday, December 3

1:29 a.m. Injured deer, Princeton St.; appears to be attacked by coyote and is deceased
7:00 a.m. Weapons violation
9:20 a.m. Quail Run resident reports someone cutting sections of Christmas lights
9:53 a.m. Bike found in woods, Lovell Rd.
10:00 a.m. Tractor trailer needs to be removed, General Hobbs Rd.
1:52 p.m. Porcupine in yard; advised to call Critter Control
2:27 p.m. Christmas cookies dropped off
6:13 p.m. W. Reading, Pa. PD calling about gun registered to Jefferson resident; used in armed robbery in that town
7:26 p.m. 911 abandoned call, Reservoir St.; problems with phone
7:37 p.m. Possible house party, Holden St.
7:59 p.m. Vehicle left at gas station overnight; operator ill

Saturday, December 4

12:18 p.m. Elderly couple can't find car in lot, Reservoir St.; car found
1:09 p.m. Dog missing, Twinbrooke Dr.
2:11 p.m. Environmental Police will question suspect in illegal deer killing
3:21 p.m. Caller asking if it is legal for hunters to walk down street with gun

Sunday, December 5

8:35 a.m. Environmental Police speaking with Princeton St. resident about illegal hunting
11:59 a.m. 911 abandoned call; mother says son got into trouble
6:48 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Bullard St.; OK, janitor cleaning up after basketball
7:35 p.m. Vehicles driving in sand pit, Quinapoxet St.; advised owner sometimes moves vehicles; neighbor unhappy with answer; will take up issue with town
10:55 p.m. Couple arguing behind building, Fruit St.; will quiet down
10:59 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Fort Sumter Dr.

Paxton

Tuesday, November 30

7:42 a.m. Car parked in wrong direction, believed to be hazard, Marshall/Laurel Sts.
12:42 p.m. Pickup truck in Pond St. area; believed to be hunters

Wednesday, December 1

3:47 a.m. Person at station advising a repossession of vehicle will occur, Ledyard Rd.
4:26 p.m. Suspicious red vehicle parked on culde sac, Mower Cir.

Thursday, December 2

12:33 p.m. Possible rabid fox in area, Holden Rd./ Whitney Dr.

Friday, December 3

9:41 a.m. Request to speak with animal control officer about putting out a trap for a lost cat, Richards Ave.
11:45 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about neighbor who dumped ashes on his property that started a small fire, Pleasant St.
4:47 p.m. Suspicious person wearing dark clothing walking in woods, Old Lantern Cir./Camp St.
8:40 p.m. Child's bike on side of road, Pleasant St.

Saturday, December 4

7:40 a.m. During the night, chairs were dumped in the woods, Pleasant St./Arlene Dr.
3:44 p.m. Report of hunters on public trail at Boynton Park, Camp St.
5:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at Lancelot Dr.

Sunday, December 5

2:09 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Pleasant St.

Princeton

Monday, November 29

4:40 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot all day, Goodnow Rd. Person hiking on mountain
5:10 p.m. Police stand by disabled vehicle until it is removed, Gregory Hill Rd.

Tuesday, November 30

12:02 p.m. Older golden retriever unable to get out of pond, Allen Hill Rd. Dog got out of water and limped away
12:49 p.m. Person found paint cans and roofing material in his Dumpster, Hubbardston Rd.
1:41 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway at 4 a.m. Doors slammed and vehicle left, Beaman Rd.

Wednesday, December 1

6:27 p.m. Tree blocking road. Officer removed enough to allow one lane of traffic to pass, Goodnow/Hubbardston Rds.
6:53 p.m. Police assist high dept. to remove tree blocking half of Goodnow/Hubbardston Rds.
7:06 p.m. Vehicle parked at bad spot on side of Rte. 140 N. Police assist driver moving vehicle off the road
9:45 p.m. Motor vehicle violation, E. Princeton Rd. Criminal complaint issued for unlicensed operation of vehicle, speeding
10:05 p.m. Police transport person to residence to pick up another person with valid license to operate vehicle from previous call, E. Princeton
Rd.

Thursday, December 2

1:10 a.m. Hose from Mass Highway data collection box on road came loose, Rte. 140 Police secure hose
6:45 p.m. Hose from data collector came loose and got caught in vehicle tire, Rte. 140 N
7:46 p.m. Safety hazard. Police assist Mass Highway removing data collection hoses, Rte. 140 N

Saturday, December 4

10:26 a.m. Person reporting robbery in progress. Found to be hunters on property, Worcester Rd.

Sunday, December 5

4:21 p.m. Small beagle running in roadway, Rte. 140 N

Rutland

Monday, November 29

8:17 a.m. Disabled vehicle. Police transport individuals to business to wait for ride, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:48 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway, Irish Ln.
11:35 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about male that asked if a female and her friend wanted a ride, Main St.

Tuesday, November 30

3:55 p.m. Officer on investigation, Main St. Appears to be lock boxes on side of road
4:33 p.m. Mother and juvenile in station to speak with officer about computer safety, Main St.
6:28 p.m. Loose beagle mix, Emerald Rd.
6:54 p.m. Dog officer unable to get information regarding report of dog bite, Main St.
10:07 p.m. Deer struck by vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.

Wednesday, December 1

6:36 p.m. Report of someone at vacant house with flashlight, Miles Rd. Waiting for realtor

Thursday, December 2

11:00 a.m. Person at station to ask for record of calls on Cameron Dr. No records found
1:26 p.m. Golden retriever picked up, E. County Rd.
1:43 p.m. Person at station to be fingerprinted for employment, Main St.
3:46 p.m. Dump truck lost 10-15 gallons of antifreeze, Main St. DPW wall take care of it
4:56 p.m. Parents and son at station to speak with chief about neighborhood issue, Main St.
8:36 p.m. Parent and juvenile at station to speak with officer about computer safety, Main St.

Friday, December 3

12:40 a.m. Suspicious people on Wachusett St., asked to move along
7:34 a.m. Gold colored dog running down Pleasantdale Rd.
7:43 a.m. Open gate and vehicle with Maine plates parked in driveway, Pleasantdale Rd.
11:03 a.m. Loose yellow Labrador, Maple Ave.
5:52 p.m. Driver hit dog, Pleasantdale Rd.

Saturday, December 4

10:55 a.m. Report of gunshots, possibly on school property, Miles Rd.
12:52 p.m. Loose dog in yard, Campbell St.
4:40 p.m. Person stuck in elevator at library, Main St.

Sterling

Monday, November 29

3:58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Bean Rd.
12:45 p.m. Theft of copper bar from microwave tower, Chocksett Rd.
2:26 p.m. Police off with vehicle parked partially in Griffin/Muddy Pond Rds.
4:24 p.m. Lost black Labrador, Rowley Hill Rd. Dog later returned home
4:38 p.m. Officer wanted, Samuels Ln. Possible scam regarding someone out of the country who needs money

Tuesday, November 30

11:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Worcester Rd.
3:59 p.m. Caller reports hitting small dog, School St. Owners took dog into house
4:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, possibly hunter, Merrill Rd.
10:19 a.m. Request for police assistance while doing small patch jobs on Rte. 140
5:31 p.m. Brown cat with stripes meowing loudly in woods, Rowley Hill Rd.

Wednesday, December 1

1:39 p.m. Caller concerned about animal that has no food, Leominster Rd.

Thursday, December 2

8:06 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding threats via Face Book. Referred to court for restraining order, probate issues
10:56 a.m. Police off with vehicle in middle of road, no one with vehicle.

Friday, December 3

3:22 p.m. Caller received letter, possible prank or mistaken identity, Legate Hill Rd.
5:24 p.m. Elderly caller reporting unwanted guest entered house, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
7:23 p.m. Loud gunshots, Greenland/Riverview Rds.
10:20 p.m. Suspicious male walking in middle of road, runs into woods when cars approach. Had argument with girlfriend; parents on way to pick him up, Redstone Hill Rd.

Saturday, December 4

5:07 a.m. Dog barking for long time, Fox Run Rd./Birch Dr. May be hurt
12:56 p.m. Loose Boxer, Chace Hill Rd. Police bring dog to station where owner will pick up
4:07 p.m. Person at station to talk about dog that was purchased; person now being threatened, Leominster Rd.
11:29 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with lights on parked in cemetery, Redstone Hill Rd.

Sunday, December 5

4:25 p.m. Loose cow grazing on lawn, Pratts Jct. Rd.