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The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to December 9. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Suspicious activity
Monday, December 1 at 5:40 p.m., a Manor Terrace resident reported an unknown person shone a flashlight into her bedroom window and began banging on her side door. The responding officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone suspicious. The reporting party was advised of the search and told to call back if necessary.
Thursday, December 4 at 2:20 p.m., a New Hampshire resident called from Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals on Hayden Ave. to report a truck had been in the parking lot taking pictures of vehicles and people for the past two days. The responding officer spoke to the reporting person who requested cruiser checks. He believed the driver was casing the parking lot. When available, surveillance footage will be attached to the report.
Saturday, December 6 at 6:55 a.m., an Emerson Gardens Rd. resident reported a strange man knocked on her door the night before around 10:00 p.m. He attempted to look inside, claiming he had read that her home was online as a rental. Responding officers spoke with her, and she explained the man attempted to engage her in further conversation, then he left when she would no longer speak with him. The resident decided she would install a video camera at the front door. She was advised to contact the police immediately if the man returned or at any time there was suspicious activity of concern.
Saturday, December 6 at 10:55 a.m., a Fremont Street resident reported a pizza delivery guy at his front door, and he had not ordered pizza. The responding officer reviewed the Ring camera footage, which showed a Domino’s delivery person attempting to deliver a pizza. It appeared that the driver had the wrong address. All was in order.
Noise Complaint and Disturbance
Friday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m., a call from a hair salon below the The Lexington Science Academy on Muzzy St. reported there had been an ongoing issue regarding kids making a great deal of noise and running around. The responding officer spoke to the employees and advised them of the complaint.
Sunday, December 7 at 10:40 p.m., an employee of the Elks Lodge on Waltham St. stated there was a disturbance, and they needed assistance. The responding officer reported there was an event, and people were “getting out of hand,” and the staff wanted assistance. Responding officers stated that a patron was having a disagreement with the bartender over a bill, and the patron had since left. The officer remained on scene until the bar finished counting money for the evening.
Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 a.m., a Monroe Rd. resident reported a loud gathering nearby. Responding officers checked the area but were unable to locate any noise or disturbance.
Animal Control
Monday, December 1 at 7:40 a.m., a Carville Ave. resident reported an injured deer in her backyard, which abuts conservation land. Responding officers were unable to locate the deer. It appeared gone upon arrival.
Friday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m., a Donald St. resident reported a bear on his neighbor’s deck. The responding officer spoke with the reporting party, who stated the bear roamed off into the conservation land, and all appeared to be in order.
Fraud
Wednesday, December 3 at 2:35 p.m., a Concord Ave. resident reported an attempted check washing scam. His bank, Affinity Federal Credit Union, contacted him regarding an overdraft. He checked his account and found the name on the check had been altered. The credit union rejected the check, and no money loss occurred.
Monday, December 8 at 8:30 p.m., a Simmonds Rd. resident reported she gave her passport information and signature over the phone when she believed she was speaking with the NYPD. She had received a call from someone posing as an NYPD officer who explained her phone number was being used for financial crimes in China. She was instructed to go to a Chinese Police website and complete the form. She finished it and then submitted it. She provided her name, phone number, date of birth, and passport number on the form. The responding officer advised her to contact the credit bureaus and monitor her credit, as well as block the phone number from which the person called. She was advised to contact the U.S. Department of State in regard to her passport number. There is no monetary loss at this time.
Excerpted from: AARP: 15 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud
Learn how to avoid scams and lower your risk of money loss and identity theft
By
Amy Nofziger and Mark Fetterhoff
Updated March 27, 2025
1. Stop mail fraud at the mailbox
Informed Delivery is a free service from the U.S. Postal Service. The agency emails photos of letter-size mail expected to be delivered to you that day or shortly after. This is a great way to be sure that nothing is stolen from your mailbox by ID thieves. Sign up at InformedDelivery.usps.com.
Pick up mail as quickly as possible after it’s delivered, and always take your outgoing mail directly to the post office. A hot fraud now is scammers stealing checks from mailboxes, erasing the ink and using them to steal from bank accounts.
2. Halt scammers at your front door
Consider installing a video camera; they are increasingly less expensive, and they’re easy to install. If you don’t recognize a visitor, don’t answer. If you find yourself being pressured to buy or donate, have a refusal script ready (consider taping it near the door) that says, “I do not do business at my door. Please leave me something to review. If I’m interested, I’ll call you.”
Be wary of people posing as utility workers who show up unannounced. Don’t allow anyone into your house without an appointment.
*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.