Acton Police log highlights: October 8-14, 2025

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Wednesday, October 8

8:39 a.m. A Westford Road resident reported that their “No Kings” sign was stolen the previous morning. 

9:05 a.m. A caller reported that their parked vehicle had been struck in front of the post office. When the caller attempted to make contact, the other person drove away. Police were able to make contact with the other driver. 

10:07 a.m. A 911 caller reported a downed tree branch that caught wires on Main Street near Route 2. Police and the municipal light plant contacted Comcast and MassDOT to clear the branch and check affected wires. 

10:23 a.m. A person reported that their Bobcat tractor had been stolen on Baker Avenue Extension. Shortly after, he was told of the possible location of his equipment. Police advised him to stay at the station, but the person left to see if the tip was accurate. Police later received a call from Littleton police saying they were with the person and the stolen equipment had been located. 

8:57 p.m. A caller reported that a person on Meriam Road was walking around with a flashlight and jiggling doors where sports equipment is stored. Police checked the area and found nothing out of the ordinary. 

Thursday, October 9

8:57 a.m. A Main Street business owner wanted to talk to an officer about recent shoplifting attempts and get advice about handling the situation if it happened again. 

Friday, October 10

10:43 a.m. Police received a call from Colonial Inn staff requesting assistance with a guest. After arrival, the staff did not wish to pursue the matter. 

11:40 a.m. The highway department reported that a car struck a hydrant on Old Bedford Road. Police contacted the water department and responded to the scene. The car was towed, and water was shut off so the hydrant could be repaired. 

12:07 p.m. A caller reported three vehicles racing in a Baker Avenue parking lot. The vehicles were gone when police arrived. 

2:12 p.m. A caller reported a plastic utility cover was broken, leaving a hole in the sidewalk. Police placed a traffic cone there and contacted Verizon to replace the utility cover. 

2:51 p.m. A 911 caller reported a two-car crash on Sudbury Road near Route 2. Both cars had to be towed, and no one was transported to the hospital. A warning was written to one driver for failure to use care. 

4:39 p.m. A public works employee called to report a person digging holes with a metal detector on Emerson Field. Police talked with the person, who agreed to leave. Police saw no damage. 

Saturday, October 11

10:17 p.m. A Garfield Road resident reported loud music from a live band in the area. Police located the band members, who said they had finished for the night. 

Sunday, October 12

9:48 a.m. A Border Road resident reported that a truck belonging to a hunter was parked off the access road near High Pine Circle. Acton police notified environmental police. Later, the resident called back to report the hunter was there to pick up his things and not to hunt. 

1:37 p.m. A resident of Hawthorne Lane reported multiple vehicles parked along the edge of the street, intruding on her lawn. She said the problem has been exacerbated by the closing of nearby parking lots. Police contacted the registered user of one parked vehicle. 

7:45 p.m. A caller reported a two-car crash on Main Street near Route 2. While en route, police were informed there were no injuries, and state police were on scene. Two people ran from the scene and were later found at the CVS on Sudbury Road. State police handled the investigation. 

Monday, October 13

11:45 a.m. A Mildred Circle resident reported a tree in the roadway. Police contacted public works and assisted with traffic while the tree was cleared. 

4:32 p.m. A caller reported a person sleeping behind the train depot. Police talked with the person, who seemed OK and did not require assistance. 

Tuesday, October 14

6:48 a.m. A 911 caller reported an erratic driver who had turned off Sudbury Road into the Exxon station on Route 2. Police could not find the vehicle. Exxon staff did not recognize the description. 

8:20 a.m. Police received multiple calls about a two-car crash with no injuries on Lowell Road. One driver was issued a written warning for failure to use care. 

8:50 a.m. Dunkin’ staff called 911 to report a person in their Thoreau Street store demanding free coffee and refusing to leave. The person was gone when police arrived. 

1:22 p.m. A caller reported vehicles parked in the roadway on Alcott Road, making it difficult for other vehicles to get by. Police made contact with one driver, who moved their vehicle. 

4:42 p.m. An Old Marlboro Road resident reported that he was out of the country, but his home security system had notified him of a person on his property. The person was seen walking to the front door, looking in garage windows, and walking around the residence. Police checked the property and found nothing out of place. 

10:43 p.m. A caller reported a lost small, white dog near Pine Street and Riverside Avenue with no collar or tags. Shortly after, the dog’s owner called police to report the pet missing. Police connected the two people to arrange a pickup. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner