Acton Police log highlights: May 7-13, 2025

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Wednesday, May 7

7:51 a.m. Police received a complaint that a construction vehicle was partially parked in the roadway on Monument Street and causing a hazard. The responding officer determined the truck was not a hazard. 

3:49 p.m. A caller reported that a car had crashed into a tree near Barnes Hill and Lowell Roads. The responding officer called a tow truck and reported a speed limit sign that must be replaced. 

7:23 p.m. Police received a call saying the school zone speed limit reader on Blueberry Lane was inaccurate. The school department was notified. 

Thursday, May 8

7:27 a.m. A person reported a bird in her fireplace. The animal control officer was notified. 

8:03 a.m. A caller reported thick wire on the ground near the Massachusetts Department of Transportation facility on Acton Turnpike. A truck driver also called and reported taking down cable lines in the same area. Acton Municipal Light Plant and Verizon were notified. 

9:15 a.m. A person reported he was involved in a road rage incident on Barnes Hill Road and that the other driver was parked at North Bridge Visitor Center. The responding officer spoke with both parties and determined no crime was committed. 

11:40 a.m. A person walked into the police station to talk with an officer about her hacked computer. The person was instructed to contact an Apple store. 

12:31 p.m. Police received a call about a dog walking alone near Westford Road. ACO was notified. 

1:03 p.m. Staff at the Beede Center called police to assist with multiple vehicles parked in the parking lot without a permit. Police issued citations. 

4:48 p.m. An Estabrook Road resident reported losing their phone on Main Street. 

Friday, May 9

8:47 a.m. A person walked into the police station to report the theft of a black and blue Trek bicycle in the area of Walden and Heywood Streets. 

8:47 a.m. A Chestnut Street resident reported a U-Haul truck near his home had been idling for extended periods of time and that it’s a recurring issue. The responding officer talked with the driver and the driver’s parents. 

9:45 a.m. A caller reported a person sleeping in a black SUV in Monument Square with his foot on the brake. The car was gone when police arrived. 

4:43 p.m. Dispatch received a silent 911 call mapped to Route 2. Dispatch called back and learned it was an accidental call from the driver’s 5-year-old daughter. 

Saturday, May 10 

12:31 a.m. An officer checked on a vehicle stalled on Route 2. The driver was waiting for a tow. 

3:05 p.m. A caller reported finding a Bernese mountain dog in Fairhaven Woods. ACO was notified. 

5:59 p.m. A Simon Willard Road resident called police to report their black and white cat had escaped. It had no collar but had been microchipped. ACO was notified. 

7:32 p.m. A Lowell Road resident called police to report the theft of two artworks. 

Sunday, May 11

8:48 a.m. Police received a report of a crash in the Route 2 rotary. One person refused medical service. State Police handled the accident. 

11:54 a.m. Police received multiple calls from drivers saying a family of ducks was trying to cross Route 2 near ORNAC. The ducks were gone when police arrived. 

12:10 p.m. A Acton Greene resident called to report an injured rabbit on her front porch. ACO was notified. 

4:07 p.m. A person reported her bike was stolen from Edge Trail in the Great Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary. Another caller later reported finding the bike in the area. Police retrieved the bike. 

5:48 p.m. A caller said she had a golden retriever and a French bulldog on her property, both with old tags. ACO was notified. 

Monday, May 12

8:38 a.m. Police responded to a car crash near Main and Thoreau Streets after multiple calls. Both cars required a tow, and public works was called to help clean up. One driver was cited for failure to use care. 

10:47 a.m. Staff at the Beede Center reported multiple vehicles parked without a permit. 

1:38 p.m. Police responded to a car crash on Lowell Road. Both cars had to be towed, and public works was called to help clean the debris. One driver was cited for failure to use care. 

2:41 p.m. An officer responded to a car crash near Main and West Streets. One car was towed, and a written warning was given. 

2:59 p.m. A Thoreau Street resident reported capturing a person on camera taking a flower holder from their property. 

3:00 p.m. Police closed Cambridge Turnpike at Route 2 and Hawthorne Lane due to downed wires. The roadway was shortly reopened. 

4:20 p.m. A caller reported solicitors from EcoShield selling pest control services on Ridgewood Road. Police responded and notified the party to move along. 

6:21 p.m. A Fairhaven Road resident reported finding a cat in their backyard. ACO was notified. 

Tuesday, May 13

7:49 a.m. Police received a call from a contractor stating an 18-foot trailer was missing. The reporter later called back to say his employer had it towed. 

12:51 p.m. A man wearing a dark sweatshirt and a baseball hat was reported going door to door. Police responded and learned the man was a solicitor with EcoShield. The solicitor was asked to move on. 

1:45 p.m. Beede Center staff notified police of more cars parked without a permit. Police issued citations. 

9:34 p.m. A Nashawtuc Road resident reported an unknown vehicle parked outside their home for over 30 minutes. Police told the driver to move along.