The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to May 12. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Nuts Solved!
Saturday, May 10, at 11:43 a.m., a Williams Road resident reported a postal employee had stolen her nuts. Instead of placing a donation near her mailbox for the post office’s annual canned food drive for the Lexington Food Pantry, she left bagged nuts out for a friend. When delivering this resident’s mail, the mail carrier mistook them for a donation and delivered them to the food pantry. When the nut theft was reported, the responding officer followed up at the food pantry and rescued the resident’s nuts.
Community Engagement
Monday, May 5, at 9 a.m., Captain Barry met with a member of the noise advisory committee regarding current issues about the ban of gas-powered leaf blowers for commercial use as of March 15, 2025.
Tuesday, May 6, at 4 p.m., Detectives Chaisson and Ducharme, along with clinician Fisher, participated in the Aging in Place Fair for residents at Lexington Community Center.
Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m., Lieutenant Detective Dunbar participated in a community discussion on dismantling racism in the community.
K-9 Community Engagement
Tuesday, May 6, at 8 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey visited Diamond Middle School. Maisey greeted students and staff in the hallways and visited students in the guidance office.
Wednesday, May 7, at 9 a.m., School Resource Officer Hankins and K9 Watson visited Bowman Elementary School and greeted students during morning arrival.
Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m., a Minuteman Tech student contacted Detective Hankins asking to take pictures of Maisie and Watson. He came to the station for a tour and took photos of the dogs. He agreed to accompany the police to Lexington High School to meet a student who also wanted photos of the dogs.
Thursday, May 8, at 9:20 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisie visited Estabrook Elementary School and visited students and staff in the lobby.
Directed Park, Lock, and Walk – Schools
During this past week, officers made five visits to elementary schools, two visits to middle schools, and two visits to the high school. During these visits, officers interacted with faculty, students, and staff members while they familiarized themselves with the layout of the school buildings.
Suspicious Activity
Friday, May 9, at 1:40 p.m., a Concord Avenue resident reported that two males were seen walking through her backyard near her porch, as captured by her Ring camera. Footage showed that this occurred approximately 20 minutes before she called. The footage showed the two walking through the yard. She did not recognize them and expressed concern over the safety of her residence. Responding officers spoke with area residents and some landscapers working nearby. Nothing seemed suspicious or out of the ordinary to anyone. Cruiser checks of the area were requested.
Friday, May 9, at 3:05 p.m., a Massachusetts Avenue resident reported a gray Mustang had been parked outside his home for the past two weeks. Responding officers advised the resident to contact the station after 72 hours. At that point, the vehicle would be considered abandoned and could be towed. However, the vehicle is active and legally parked in a public way.
Disturbance, Noise Complaint, and Leaf Blower Infractions
Friday, May 9, at 10:25 p.m., a Whittier Road resident reported excessive noise from several high school-age kids at a neighboring residence. Responding officers spoke to the neighbors who explained their daughter had a gathering, but all guests were leaving.
Sunday, May 11, at 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a disturbance at the Royal Pastry Shop on Marrett Road. A female was “screaming and causing a scene” at the store. This was a verbal argument only and both parties were separated upon the arrival of the officers. An officer spoke with the management and advised them regarding obtaining a No-Trespass Order if they wanted that option, and they were satisfied.
Town Bylaws – Leaf Blower
During this past week, five reports regarding gas leaf blower bylaw infractions were made. Residents can be fined for these infractions. Please note that homeowners are responsible for all that occurs on their property.
Animal Control and Complaints
Three Cheers to all who took good care of our canine friends and our wildlife this week. If you have to stop to “make way for ducklings,” slow down and enjoy the parade. No horns, please. Thanks.
Wednesday, May 7, at 10:15 a.m., a report came in from the Bow Street/Cliff Ave area regarding an injured coyote. Responding officers checked the area, but the coyote left prior to their arrival.
Thursday, May 8, at 4:10 p.m., the Animal Control Officer (ACO) made a kennel inspection on Kendall Road, and all was in good order.
Thursday, May 8, at 4:50 p.m., the ACO conducted a cruiser check of Lincoln Fields, and all was in order.
Fraud
Wednesday, May 7, at 4:50 p.m., a Waltham Street resident reported he received a pop-up on his computer screen stating there was an issue with his Microsoft account. He was afraid his information had been leaked. The responding officer advised him to have the computer analyzed by a professional before using the device. At this time, there is no monetary loss. This resident was advised to monitor his bank statements and all accounts.
Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m., a Concord Avenue resident reported he began noticing money being withdrawn from his checking account on May 1. There were eight transactions totaling $3,740.41 withdrawn from various ATM’s and stores. He had cancelled his card and was in the process of filing a report with the fraud department at Cambridge Savings Bank. He came into the station to request a police report that he could forward to his bank.
The Lexington Police Department updates its call log on Monday mornings. Lexington Observer coverage is a sampling of incidents and is not an exhaustive list. Logs are available for public viewing.