Acton Police log highlights: October 29-November 4, 2025

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Wednesday, October 29 

12:46 p.m. A Channing Road resident reported that a bicyclist cut through her property and went into the woods. 

11:51 p.m. A person reported a vehicle parked at the end of Wright Road in a cul-de-sac. The person stated that no one ever parks there and asked that an officer check the vehicle. Police found no vehicle parked in the cul-de-sac. 

Thursday, October 30 

2:26 a.m. A caller reported his vehicle had a flat tire and that he would be leaving it parked at Acton Gas overnight. Police told the caller Acton Gas is private property and he should remove his vehicle as quickly as possible. 

5:14 a.m. A 911 caller reported that when she arrived at work on Baker Avenue and stepped out of her vehicle, a coyote charged at her. She described the coyote as being rabid and heading in the direction of Route 2. Police checked the area and found no sign of the animal. 

2:45 p.m. A 911 caller on Baker Avenue reported that they saw someone lying below a tree before being helped up by bystanders. The caller said they appeared to be in distress. Police found the person, who said they had fallen, with no injury. 

7:32 p.m. A person called to report that he was in a minor crash on Route 2 near Sudbury Road. When he got out of the vehicle, the other driver fled and struck the caller with their car. The caller declined medical attention. The case was handed over to state police. 

Friday, October 31

11:05 a.m. A staff member of the Thoreau Club called 911 to report that a person erratically drove into the parking lot before entering the club with a backpack. When the person was approached by the staff, he fled. The caller then disconnected the call and did not answer on multiple calls back. Police checked with staff and the person and confirmed it was a misunderstanding. 

5:01 p.m. A Partridge Lane resident reported that a child ran into the side of their house with their bike. The resident said they did not see it happen, only heard it, and assumed it was a child based on the size of the bike that was left behind. Police could not locate the bike’s owner, and discussions with neighborhood parents yielded no additional information. 

5:07 p.m. A Baker Avenue resident reported that a Phoenix Communications crew had parked in her yard and she wanted them to leave. Police spoke with both parties and resolved the conflict. 

7:48 p.m. A caller on Monument Street reported that a tour company had been operating without permission on their property. Police advised the group that it was private property and served them with a no-trespass order. 

Saturday, November 1

1:32 a.m. Police found a van parked in a driveway on Lowell Road with the hatchback open and no lights on. Police talked with the owner and learned it was left open by mistake. 

4:21 a.m. A Residence Inn staff member asked police to help wake a guest whose TV was too loud. Other guests had been complaining, and when staff tried to wake the guest, there was no response. Police were able to wake the guest, who agreed to turn down the noise. 

8:26 a.m. A person reported a sign disparaging schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter at Garfield Road and Fitchburg Turnpike. The sign was taken down, and police added the information to an ongoing investigation. 

11:10 a.m. A Walden Street resident reported a package was stolen from his front porch. When called back, the resident said that his brother was at his house now with the package. The brother then called police and said it was a misunderstanding and that he had the package. 

11:46 a.m. A caller reported that her vehicle died while on Elm Street and was blocking a lane of traffic. The person called back soon afterward to say a passerby stopped to help jump the car, and she would be on her way shortly.

5:48 p.m. A caller reported that a person on a scooter yelled at him in Monument Square. Police were unable to locate the person. 

7:29 p.m. A 911 caller reported that an elderly person was driving the wrong way in the Monument Square rotary. Police found the woman, who said she was not from the area and was trying to find her hotel. Police escorted her to the Residence Inn. 

Sunday, November 2

11:29 a.m. A caller reported that four to five vehicles in the area of Keyes Road and Lowell Road were racing. Police found the drivers, logged their IDs, and advised them of the complaint. 

Monday, November 3

12:25 p.m. A 911 caller reported that someone in a light blue shirt and shorts was playing on the railroad tracks near Baker Avenue. The person was gone when police arrived. 

3:23 p.m. A caller reported that a person was in a parking lot on Sudbury Road asking for money. Police determined the person was not committing any crime. 

Tuesday, November 4

1:56 p.m. A caller reported that a dog was tied up outside Main Streets Market & Cafe, and the caller was concerned for its well-being. Police talked with the owner, who untied the dog. 

4:46 p.m. Multiple calls reported a stationary, smoking vehicle on Sudbury Road. Police and firefighters arrived on scene and found the car no longer smoking. The car was towed. 

5:49 p.m. A passerby reported that a bicyclist riding in the dark did not have any lights and was hard to see. Police could not find the cyclist.

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner