Daily Log for August 26, 2026

8/26/2026 7:34 AM
INCIDENT 26007657
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

GOLD STAR RD
Police responded to Gold Star Rd. for a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle. Reporting person stated the left tire of their motor vehicle had been slashed while parked outside their residence.

8/26/2026 8:08 AM
ARREST 26007658
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & TEMPLE ST
Cheryl Tucker, 56, of Cambridge was placed under arrest for three (3) warrants out of Cambridge District Court.

8/26/2026 8:56 AM
INCIDENT 26007660
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

FERNALD DR
Police responded to Fernald Dr. to investigate a reported larceny of a motor vehicle. Victim reported an unknown individual stole their vehicle while parked outside of their residence.

8/26/2026 9:30 AM
TRAFFIC 26007664
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

PACIFIC ST & PURRINGTON ST
Police responded to the area of Pacific St. and Purrington St. on a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries, the motorist was cited for Failing to Yield to Pedestrian in a Crosswalk.

8/26/2026 10:24 AM
INCIDENT 26007661
OPENING A DOOR WHEN UNSAFE (INTO TRAFFIC, BICYCLIS

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to the area of Cambridge St. on a report of a crash involving a scooter. One involved person sustained minor injuries.

8/26/2026 10:28 AM
INCIDENT 26007665
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $1,200, was stolen from a bike rack located in front of their residence on Massachusetts Ave.

8/26/2026 11:29 AM
INCIDENT 26007666
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

PLYMOUTH ST
A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $300, was stolen from the lobby area of their residence located on Plymouth St.

8/26/2026 11:47 AM
INCIDENT 26007676
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

RIVER ST
Officers responded to River St. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while parked, causing damage.

8/26/2026 11:51 AM
INCIDENT 26007682
IDENTITY FRAUD

IRVING ST
Police responded to Irving St. regarding a scam report. Victim stated they wired $1,000 toward a bill but the vendor contacted them saying it was not received.

8/26/2026 11:51 AM
INCIDENT 26007668
A&B C265 S13A

LAMBERT ST
Police responded to a Lambert St. residence for an unwanted person. Reporting person stated an argument between neighbors had turned physical. Minor injuries were reported.

8/26/2026 12:16 PM
INCIDENT 26007671
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE
An employee of a Somerville Ave. business reported a suspect had stolen $90 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

8/26/2026 12:24 PM
INCIDENT 26007690
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to a Cambridge St. medical facility for a past assault and battery report. Victim stated that while receiving treatment another patient kicked them, causing minor injuries.

8/26/2026 12:58 PM
INCIDENT 26007672
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CLAY ST
A Clay St. resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked in front of their residence, items valued around $200 were stolen.

8/26/2026 1:05 PM
INCIDENT 26007675
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

ARLINGTON ST & MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to the area of Arlington St. and Massachusetts Ave. for an unattended package. The item was inspected by officers from the Explosive Ordnance Unit (EOD) and determined not to be hazardous.

8/26/2026 1:27 PM
INCIDENT 26007692
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

FRANKLIN ST
A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $2,800, was stolen from outside their residence located on Franklin St.

8/26/2026 4:45 PM
INCIDENT 26007693
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

BISHOP ALLEN DR
A Bishop Allen Dr. resident reported that a package, containing $107.85 in merchandise, was stolen from the front of their residence.

8/26/2026 4:46 PM
INCIDENT 26007685
A&B C265 S13A

LAMBERT ST
Police responded to Lambert St. for a disturbance. Reporting person stated an argument between several persons had turned physical. No injuries were reported.

8/26/2026 4:47 PM
INCIDENT 26007683
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & RUSSELL ST
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a stand up scooter on Massachusetts Ave. and Russell St. No injuries were reported.

8/26/2026 5:06 PM
INCIDENT 26007686
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, 2ND OFF. C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Robert Templehof, 57, of Boston was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Concealment and Trespassing. An employee of a business reported Templehof entered the store after having been previously trespassed and stole $29 of merchandise.

8/26/2026 5:41 PM
INCIDENT 26007701
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

ROCKINGHAM ST
A Rockingham St. resident reported that a package, containing $200 in merchandise, was stolen from the front of their residence.

8/26/2026 5:43 PM
INCIDENT 26007687
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Kenneth Davila, 60, of Worcester was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported the suspect had stolen $24 of merchandise.

8/26/2026 6:01 PM
INCIDENT 26007691
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

CONCORD AVE
Police responded to Concord Ave. for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Victim stated their car had been stolen while parked in the vicinity of their residence.

8/26/2026 6:28 PM
INCIDENT 26007689
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

CHARLES ST
Police responded to Charles St. for a scam report. Victim stated they were scammed out of $2,500 by individuals pretending to be their bank.

8/26/2026 8:57 PM
INCIDENT 26007697
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported a suspect had stolen $5.98 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

8/26/2026 10:12 PM
INCIDENT 26007700
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Jamaica Plain resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Shoplifting by Concealment. An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported the suspect had stolen $126.17 of merchandise.

8/26/2026 10:57 PM
INCIDENT 26007702
A&B C265 S13A

HOLYOKE ST & MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police respond to Holyoke St. for a reported robbery. Victim stated a known suspect smashed their cell phone, punched them multiple times and stole their electric scooter. Victim declined medical assistance from EMS personnel.