Acton Police log highlights: April 2-8, 2025

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Wednesday, April 2

12:44 a.m. An officer checked a Sudbury Road building with an open door and interior lights on. There were no intruders. Officers were unable to secure the door but left a message with the building’s point of contact.

10 a.m. A complainant walked into the station to report credit card fraud.

12:08 p.m. A complainant wishing to remain anonymous came to the station and said there were multiple vehicles on Laurel Street parked too far from the curb. Police responded. 

8:28 p.m. An Autumn Lane resident called to speak to an officer about “suspicious activity” involving a National Grid worker. The worker was checking for gas leaks and wearing his ID and vest. 

9:01 p.m. An Independence Road resident reported possible identity theft, including a credit card opened in their name. 

Thursday, April 3

1:53 a.m. Police checked on a car stopped on Route 2 west near Elm Street. It was an Uber driver getting directions.

3:21 p.m. Verizon store employees reported a customer wouldn’t leave the area. Police responded and determined it was a customer service issue being resolved by the staff.

6:34 p.m. A Bedford Street resident reported an injured squirrel in their yard. The animal control officer was notified.

7:04 p.m. A caller said a car had been running in the Stow Street and Sudbury Road parking lot. A woman was in the car and didn’t appear to be in distress, but the caller was worried she might be living in the vehicle and was concerned for her welfare. Police responded; it was a woman waiting for her husband, who was in the library. She said she didn’t need any help. 

8:47 p.m. A Nathan Pratt Drive caller reported a bird had flown into the residence and while they were able to lock it in a room, they couldn’t catch it to remove it. They thought it might be injured. ACO was notified.

Friday, April 4

1 a.m. A ladder was propped up behind an Elm Street building. The building was secure; police followed up with employees later that day. 

1:16 p.m. A Southfield Road resident reported a dead cat in her yard. It was a raccoon; the police gave advice. 

2:52 p.m. A Stacey Circle resident turned in 20 rounds of ammunition. 

3:41 p.m. A Deaconess Road resident reported a scam. 

4:10 p.m. A Westvale Drive caller said he thought someone tried to break into his garage the previous night due to damage he found at the top of the door. No entry was gained, and nothing was taken. 

5:07 p.m. A Musketaquid Road caller wanted to speak to the ACO about a dead chicken. The ACO followed up. 

9:46 p.m. A Bedford Street caller said an animal was hit in front of his house earlier in the day and was now in his driveway. Police advised him that Acton Public Works will not remove anything from private property and said to call back Monday if the animal was still there. 

Saturday, April 5

12:36 a.m. A Mildred Circle resident called and said two men were in his driveway and threw something onto his porch. Police said it was an Amazon delivery.

8:02 a.m. A walk-in complainant said she lost her wallet on the commuter rail. 

2:25 p.m. Police responded to an alarm on Strawberry Hill Road for an open rear door. The interior was clear, and the door was secured. The key holder was notified. 

Sunday, April 6

4:11 a.m. Police received a 911 call from an Apple product reporting a crash at Route 2 and ORNAC. Police responded and requested State Police assistance. Troopers arrested the driver for operating under the influence of alcohol and the car was towed. 

2:19 p.m. Police received a 911 hang up from Strawberry Hill Road. Police made contact with a man who said there were no issues and he was “joking around with his wife.” Police responded and spoke to both parties and confirmed the call was accidental. 

2:29 p.m. Acton police said two vehicles doing doughnuts had been reported on Knox Trail. Police searched the area but didn’t find the cars. 

3:49 p.m. An automatic 911 call came in from Thoreau Street, stating a person had been in a car crash. Police made contact with the owner, who confirmed he was not in an accident and was no longer in the area. 

Monday, April 7

9:05 a.m. A caller said he found two dogs at Emerson Field. ACO notified. 

11:49 a.m. A Paul Revere Road resident wanted to speak to the ACO to see if her chicken has bird flu. A message was left for the ACO. 

3:02 p.m. A caller said his necklace and ring were missing after an October 2024 Emerson Hospital stay. Police followed up. 

6:24 p.m. A Stow Street caller wanted to speak to an officer about a possible fraud.

Tuesday, April 8

7:21 a.m. A Lexington Road caller reported a sick raccoon on her front lawn. The ACO followed up. 

11:33 a.m. A Bedford Court resident reported a truck stuck in the wires at the Bedford Street intersection. Acton Municipal Light Plant workers tied up the wires, and Verizon made repairs. 

1:44 p.m. A Hill Street resident reported a pest removal company representative was on an electric scooter soliciting business. Police checked the area but found nothing. 

2:49 p.m. A Commonwealth Avenue caller reported two men yelling at one another about the way one of them was driving. Police responded; it was an argument over a crosswalk issue. 

3:02 p.m. A Nancy Road resident reported an injured raccoon outside her house. ACO was notified.