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Police log for August 13–20, 2023

August 23, 2023

August 13

Gerard’s Farm Stand, Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:46 a.m.) — Officers checked on an occupied vehicle parked after hours. The operator was advised the business was closed and they could not remain parked.

Old Sudbury Road (8:30 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a bat in their tree. They were advised to contact Animal Control.

Lincoln School (9:48 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle that had been idling at the school for an extended period of time. An officer checked on the vehicle, which belonged to an employee of the school.

Bedford Road (1:12 p.m._ — A resident received a call from an individual posing as a Verizon representative. An attempt to gain access to financial information was avoided.

Wells Road (11:53 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual acting suspiciously next to a dumpster. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 14

Old Concord Road (4:22 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding possible identity theft.

Sandy Pond Road (4:34 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding possible harassment.

August 15

Scott Circle, Hanscom AFB (11:33 a.m.) — An officer responded to assist a resident with a civil matter.

August 16

Nothing of note.

August 17

Lincoln Road (11:10 a.m.) — Multiple 911 calls were received reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Fire and police units were dispatched to the scene. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Lahey Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation.

Lexington Road (12:29 p.m.) — A resident reported someone had left an object hanging from their mailbox.

North Great Road (12:57 p.m.) — State police reported a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries. They subsequently advised there were no injuries, cancelling a Lincoln police and fire response.

Harvest Circle (1:52 p.m.) — A caller reported a “grandchild-in-need” scam attempt. The caller identified the scam early on and wanted to report the incident to the police.

August 18

Indian Camp Lane (1:17 a.m.) — A caller reported a family member had been the victim of a scam involving Snapchat.

South Great Road (10:19 a.m.) — An officer responded to South Great Road by Lincoln Road for a report of a female walking in the middle of the roadway. An officer located the individual and was able to transport them to Donelan’s.

Lexington Road (10:44 am.) — A resident reported seeing a cat in their yard that appeared ill. The resident was given contact information for Animal Control.

Bath, Maine (12:26 p.m.) — An officer from Bath, Maine called requesting information about a Lincoln resident who had lost their wallet in Maine.

Lewis Street (12:46 p.m.) — An individual reported an encounter with a dog. Animal Control was notified.

Lexington Road (5:32 p.m.) — A resident reported a suspicious individual at their front door. Police were notified and are investigating further.

Autumn Lane (7:42 p.m.) — A caller reported a delivery driver struck an object on their property. Officers responded to the scene.

Bedford Lane (10:29 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious circumstance involving a residential open door. Officers responded and spoke to the caller.

Wells Road (11:32 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual who appeared suspicious. The caller was advised that the individual was working on the property.

August 19

Donelan’s Supermarket (11:36 a.m.) — Police were notified of an unsupervised dog in the parking lot. The Animal Control officer was advised.

Conant Road (3:10 p.m.) — Police were dispatched to a residence to assist an individual with malfunctioning equipment in their home.

August 20

Twin Pond Lane (7:18 a.m.) — A resident reported receiving unwanted calls late in the evening. An officer responded and assisted the resident.

South Great Road (8:37 am.) — A caller reported losing a pair of glasses.

Mary’s Way (9:13 a.m.) — A resident asked to speak with an officer about being the victim of a possible fraud.

Hanscom Drive (11:33 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Hanscom Air Force Security Forces with an individual attempting to gain access to the base.

Hanscom Drive (12:06 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department assisted the Massport Fire Department with an individual injured at the airport.

Blackburnian Road (8:53 a.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the street near their residence. An officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (10:02 p.m.) — An officer checked on several vehicles that were parked and unattended.

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