Crime & Safety

Woman Steals Sunglasses, Caller Reports Dead Rabbit Left on Car Hood

Burlington Police Department logs for January 13 to 14.

Following are excerpts from the Burlington Police Department log. Note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account. We report all arrests included in the daily police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Monday, January 13- 

  • At 1:27 p.m. the owner of Spiceland reported receiving a scam phone call from someone falsely stating they were representing NSTAR. The caller said the scammer tried to claim the business owed money. 
  • At 4:12 p.m. Macy's reported detaining two shoplifters without identification. Police helped identity two suspects that attempted to steal under $250 in merchandise. Store to summons. 
  • At 5:09 p.m. a caller reported a large pot hole on Cambridge Street near Arlington Road. State Department of Transportation notified. 
Tuesday, January 14- 
  • At 2:08 p.m. police issued a summons to a Burlington woman on charges of possession of a Class B drug, possession of a Class C drug, possession of a Class D drug, possession of a Class E drug and a number plate violation to conceal ID. 
  • At 12:09 p.m. a caller reported two raccoons in the area of Memorial School and was concerned for students' safety. 
  • At 5:45 p.m. a Wilmington Road caller reported an erratic driver. Small green sedan seen operating dangerously. 
  • At 8:24 p.m. a Sewall Street caller reported malicious damage. The caller said she found a deceased rabbit put on the hood of her car. 
  • At 8:24 p.m. a Burberry caller reported $220 Burberry sunglasses stolen by a white female suspect. 


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