Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 15 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, December 6

7:51 a.m. Burglar alarm, Mixter Rd., ok, workers at home
3:25 p.m. Two females advised to remove themselves from lot on Main St.
8:20 p.m. Driver left gas station without paying; will return
8:48 p.m. 911, accidental from Boulder Hill Rd., child playing with phone
11:24 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at business

Tuesday, December 7

2:42 p.m. Dog hit by car near Fox Hill Dr.
3:32 p.m. Report of person texting while driving
7:29 p.m. Loud music complaint on Reservoir St.
7:20 p.m. Canvas bag with tools fell out of truck and is missing
8:51 p.m. Suspicious male hanging around Shrewsbury St. business
11:45 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.

Wednesday, December 8

1:00 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle with dome light on, South Rd.
1:22 a.m. Caller says cruisers need to stop going through red light; advised they're responding to calls
6:30 a.m. Caller says pump leaking at gas station
8:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle found parked against garage at home, Shrewsbury St., towing company dropped it off at wrong house
11:47 a.m. Caller reports tool bag lost off back of truck; call if found
3:38 p.m. 911, verbal argument between mother and daughter, Quinapoxet Lane

Thursday, December 9

7:19 a.m. Report of eggs thrown at house, Nottingham Dr.
2:56 p.m. Caller to complain about officer threatening arrest for dog urinating on Christmas trees; advised to fill out complaint form

Friday, December 10

9:13 a.m. Walk-in regarding rights in domestic situation
11:26 a.m. Caller asking for police to keep peace while elderly couple moves out of son's home
11:43 am. Animal investigation, North St.
12:17 p.m. Caller regarding property seized during arrest, was arrested by state police
2:13 p.m. Water coming from manhole on Banbury Lane, creating large patch of ice
3:52 p.m. 911, well-being check on individuals on ice, Gail Dr.; doesn't believe ice is safe
4:02 p.m. Sanding, Banbury Lane
6:39 p.m. 911, debris in road, Bull Run presenting hazard, none found

Saturday, December 12

7:25 a.m. Cat missing
11:42 a.m. Caller reports dispatch won a $50 Wal-Mart gift card
1:36 p.m. Missing dog reported
2:02 p.m. Black lab found, Otterbrook Cir.; owner advised
3:40 p.m. Report of dog attack while individual was jogging, Fairview Ave.
4:08 p.m. Six to eight gunshots heard from residence, Wachusett St.
5:21 p.m. Possible debris in roadway, Wachusett St., top hat removed
5:50 p.m. Male party walking in middle of Reservoir St.; elderly individual
6:10 p.m. 911, party in road trying to change tire on Paxton Rd.
6:29 p.m. Dog possibly hit by car
8:53 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Trout Brook
10:01 p.m. Party looking at Christmas lights

Sunday, December 12

7:13 a.m. Caller reports three cars on Eagle Terr. Could be problem if there is snow and flag is still at half-mast, needs to be raised
8:15 a.m. Roads sanded
8:37 a.m. Dead raccoon on Wachusett St.
11:45 a.m. Report of teenager out of control
2:55 p.m. 911, hang-up Sterling Rd., child playing with phone
5:37 p.m. Caller reports wife not home; missing party returned at 5:56 p.m.
9:32 p.m. Caller reports hearing explosion near home where there was a fire earlier; all in order

Paxton

Monday, December 6

2:20 p.m. Officer out for follow-up investigation, Sunset Ln.
5:23 p.m. Suspicious pickup truck parked in front of house for long period of time, Pleasant St.
8:11 p.m. Assist Spencer PD with courtesy transport to Streeter Rd.
8:27 p.m. Assist Holden PD with contact information for person that drove off without paying for gas, Brooks Rd.

Tuesday, December 7

3:13 p.m. School zone lights flashing at wrong times, West St.
6:08 p.m. Disabled vehicle, Asnebumskit Rd./Pleasant St.
7:46 p.m. Police assist fire dept. at call, Sunset Ln.
11:54 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway of home, Holden Rd.

Friday, December 10

12:06 p.m. Caller reports while he was cutting down a tree, it fell in roadway and took out power line, Pleasant St.
1:57 p.m. Caller heard noise during night, damage to door, Monticello Dr. No attempted break-in, small crack from door shrinking due to cold

Saturday, December 11

2:55 p.m. Lost tan pit bull, Holbrook Ln.
4:08 p.m. Caller found pit bull, Baxter Rd.

Sunday, December 12

11:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in Boynton Park

Princeton

Wednesday, December 8

5:45 p.m. Police remove to side of road gallon jug of glass cleaner, possibly fell off truck, E. Princeton Rd.
2:35 p.m. Person at station to discuss divorce proceedings, Town Hall Dr.
9:10 p.m. Caller heard loud bang and truck pulling away, Coal Kiln RD.

Thursday, December 9

2:33 p.m. Large male yellow Labrador in road, Sterling Rd.
5:30 p.m. Request for traffic control during morning commute and weekends, Calamint Hill Rd. S

Friday, December 10

7:16 a.m. Request for traffic control during rush hours, Ball Hill Rd.
2:06 p.m. Report of speeding mail carrier, Goodnow Rd.
5:12 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at end of driveway, Ball Hill Rd.
10:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Fitchburg Rd.

Saturday, December 11

11:40 a.m. Police pick up safe found on side of Westminster Rd.

Sunday, December 12

1:12 p.m. Welfare check of children, Brooks Station Rd. No one home
1:56 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer about neighbor taking pictures of his property, Fitchburg Rd.
4:07 p.m. Vehicle left running in parking lot, Worcester Rd.

Rutland

Monday, December 6

8:32 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about Internet safety and her children, Charnock Hill Rd.
10:42 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding ongoing case, Main St.
11:21 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about neighbor issue, Main St.
11:49 a.m. Person wants fingerprints done, Main St.
2:23 p.m. Loose horses, in and on side of Muschopauge Rd.

Wednesday, December 8

10:02 a.m. Person at station to thank officers for their help

Thursday, December 9

4:15 p.m. Person concerned about skaters on pond, Main St.

Friday, December 10

2:33 p.m. Police speak with tenants about parking issues, Main St.
6:18 p.m. Police attempt to return property, Valley View Cir.
11:23 p.m. Officer assists homeowner shutting water off after pipe burst, Maple Ave.

Saturday, December 11

10:20 a.m. Caller reports hunters on posted property, concerned for horses in area, E. County Rd.
5:27 p.m. Caller reports hitting deer, Maple Ave.
9:57 p.m. Barking dog, Juniper Ln.
10:45 p.m. Three suspicious males, Pommogussett Rd./Richards Ave.

Sunday, December 12

1:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at end of driveway and someone walking toward house, Phillips Rd.
11:01 p.m. Dog barking for long time, unusual behavior, Brintnal Dr.

Sterling

Monday, December 6

7:31 a.m. Two-car accident, one vehicle atop fire hydrant, Leominster Rd.
10:00 a.m. Suspicious vehicle stopping in front of houses, Country Club Blvd.
6:24 p.m. Multiple calls about dog hit and injured in Upper N. Row Rd.
11:19 p.m. Suspicious activity, Boutelle Rd.

Tuesday, December 7

7:12 a.m. Caller reports two Labradors missing, seen entering rail trail. Animal Control Officer will return them to owner, Redstone Pl.
9:11 a.m. Missing Siberian husky; later found, Mortimer Rd.
2:32 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding dog issue, School St.
4:14 p.m. Walk-in reports that while walking, found something in a bucket (animal parts), Fern Ln.

Wednesday, December 8

3:07 p.m. Missing American Staffordshire terrier, Princeton Rd./Rte. 140
3:12 p.m. Caller reports bottle with acid-smelling substance and tin foil bits inside mailbox. Advised not to touch it. Police pick up entire mailbox, Chace Hill Rd.

Thursday, December 9

4:39 p.m. Annoying phone calls from people seeking donations for football league, Wiles Rd.
5:10 p.m. Dog found, I-190. Owner later found, Laurelwood Rd.

Friday, December 10

2:26 p.m. Police out with disabled vehicle, appears abandoned, Leominster Rd.
2:57 p.m. Two teens coming out of woods, Hastings Rd.
3:54 p.m. Golden retriever sitting on front steps of home, Boutelle Rd.
7:24 p.m. Brown striped tabby cat in garage for three hours, Tuttle Rd.

Saturday, December 11

8:28 p.m. Caller head squeal of tires, requests police to check area, Kendall Hill Rd.

Sunday, December 12

12:29 a.m. Caller awakened by sound of what he believes was a mailbox being smashed, Redstone Hill Rd. Police find no signs of damage
11:18 a.m. Caller to make plans to pick up dog, Old County Rd.