Police Log: Pregnant Perpetrator Shoplifts Boutique

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding area from Dec. 3-5.

Friday, Dec. 3 No incidents reported in Beacon Hill. Saturday, Dec. 4 At 3 a.m. Boston police responded to an incident of vandalism at the FOX 25 T.V. studio on 22 Beacon St. The commercial alarm was set off after a pane of glass was damaged on the Beacon St. side of the studio, the police report said. Officers on scene observed a spider-webbed crack in the glass but the glass remained intact and no entry was gained into the studio. No arrests have been made.  At 3:17 p.m. Boston police responded to call for shoplifting at Crush Boutique on 131 Charles St. An employee of Crush told police that a pregnant, blonde woman stole a sweater from the boutique, according to the police report. The suspect was described by employees as …

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Police Log: Break-In at Charles Street Cleaners

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding areas from Nov. 26-28.

Friday, Nov. 26 At 9:24 a.m. police responded to 17 Charles St. for a report of breaking and entering into a non-residence at night by force. Charles Street Cleaners is located at this address. At 9:59 a.m. police responded to 175 Tremont St. for a report of larceny in a building, $200 and over. At 4:50 p.m. police responded to 6 Beacon St. for a report of breaking and entering into a residence during the day without force. At 10:30 p.m. police responded to 165 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny from a vehicle, $200 and over. Saturday, Nov. 27 At 12:27 p.m police responded to 3 Chestnut St. for a report of vandalism. At 2:53 p.m. police responded to 150 Charles St. for a report of a recovered motor vehicle that was stolen outside of …

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Police Log: Breaking and Entering on Chestnut St.

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding area from Nov. 24-25.

Wednesday, Nov. 24 At 11:36 police responded to 71 Chestnut St. for a report of a breaking and entering into a residence during the day without force.  A woman told police that her laptop computer was stolen within the previous hour and a half.  She said she believes someone came into her unlocked apartment while she was taking a shower and stole it. Police have no suspects. At 2:41 p.m. police arrested Pakv On Tsoi, of 115 Chauncy St., Boston, on Knapp St. and charged him with assault and battery. At 3:41 police responded to 39 Boylston St. for a report of possession of a class A drug with the intent to distribute it. At 3:44 p.m. police responded to 91 W. Cedar St. for a report of larceny of a bicycle, $200 and over. At 4:42 p.m. police …

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Police Log: Gunshot Wound at Faneuil Hall

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding areas from Nov. 22-23.

Monday, Nov. 22 At 12:56 a.m. police responded to Milk and Broad streets for a report of three gunshots heard in the area.  Police canvassed the area and didn't find anything suspicious, but 10 minutes later a man walked into Boston Medical Center for a gunshot wound to the back of the head he had sustained in the Faneuil Hall area.  The wound was determined to be not life-threatening. The man said he didn't know who shot him, and became "evasive and belligerent" toward police upon further questioning, reports state. A security officer at 75 State St. also told police that he heard the gunshot.  Police found a bullet hole in the window of 116 State St. and later recovered spent round of ammunition on the restaurant's floor.  Police have a …

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Holiday Safety Tips

Boston's District A-1 Police have tips to keep you and you family safe during the holidays.

If you don't have a safe holiday, you probably won't have a happy holiday. So your District A-1 Police officers have shared a list of tips to keep you and your family and friends celebrating safely on the Hill this holiday season. 1. Pay attention to your surroundings while shopping: Walk confidently with you head up. Stay in well-lighted and well-traveled areas. Pay attention to people walking in front of and behind you. Pay particular attention when you are in crowded areas such as malls and stores (and a jammed sidewalk on Charles St.!) Places with crowds are favorites for thieves and pickpockets. If you carry a purse, keep it in front of you and close to your body. Open-weaved bags without zippers or flaps are easy marks for …

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Police Log: A Bar Fight Turns Bloody at the Liberty Hotel

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding areas from Nov. 19-21.

Friday, Nov. 19 At 12:50 a.m. police arrested Sheryl Middleton, of 11 Hancock St., Everett, on Charles St. as a service to another police department in Massachusetts. At 12:25 p.m. police reported an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon that happened Thursday at 4 p.m. at 75 Boylston St. At 2:22 p.m. police reported a larceny in a building, $50 to $199, that happened Thursday at 12 p.m. at 1 Washington Mall. At 4:19 p.m. police responded to 1 Bulfinch Place for a report of possession of a class B drug with the intent to distribute it. At 5:32 p.m. police responded to 1 Milk St. for a report of larceny by shoplifting, under $50. At 6:08 p.m. police responded to 100 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny in a building, $50 to $199. …

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Police Log: Suspicious Package in Men's Restroom

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding areas from Nov. 17-18.

Wednesday, Nov. 17 At 3 a.m. police responded to Chauncy St. for a report of a motor vehicle leaving the scene of personal injury. At 7:22 a.m. police responded to 100 Arch St. for a report of breaking and entering into a non-residence at night by force. At 9:21 a.m. police responded to 79 Myrtle St. for a report of breaking and entering into a residence at night by force. At 9:26 a.m. police responded to Ashburton Place for a report of larceny from a vehicle, $200 and over. At 9:51 a.m. police reported a bomb threat that they investigated Nov. 15 at 1 Accolon Way. Reports state that police were alerted at 8:10 p.m. to a suspicious package in the men's bathroom on level 5 of the TD Garden.  Police found a U.S. Mail package on a toilet …

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Crime Stat Review for Beacon Hill

The Boston Police shared crime statistics for the neighborhood with residents on Wednesday night.

District A-1 Capt. Bernard O'Rourke and Community Service Officer Sgt. Tom Lema were at the Hill House on Wednesday night to discuss recent crime trends with neighbors. We've organized the information they presented into tables. Read on for a snapshot about crime trends in Beacon Hill. Year-to-Date Criminal Activity Reports in Beacon Hill 2010 vs. 2009 Year-to-Date 2010 Reports Filed by Crime in Beacon Hill 3 Year-to-Date 2009 vs. 2010 Crime Reports for Beacon Hill

Police Discuss Recent Robberies and Road Rage on Charles St.

In a meeting Wednesday Boston police officers gave neighbors the lowdown on crime trends for November.

In a community meet and greet Wednesday Boston Police officers shared updates on some of this month's more serious crimes in Beacon Hill.  At the Hill House District A-1 Capt. Bernard O'Rourke and Community Service Officer Sgt. Tom Lema shared statistics and trends and discussed what's been done and what still needs to be done to make Beacon Hill a safer place. Two Robberies at Knife-Point in One Month O'Rourke discussed to robbery incidents in depth -- both were originally reported in our police logs here and here. The first, a robbery at knife-point on Chestnut St., occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at around 11:30 p.m. The victim, a 39-year-old Beacon Hill resident, was robbed and threatened with a knife in the area of Chestnut and …

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Police Log: Break-In on Phillips St.

A look at the daily crime reports for Beacon Hill and the surrounding areas from Nov. 15-16.

Monday, Nov. 15 At 10:12 a.m. police responded to 50 Beacon St. for a report of an auto theft. At 11:25 a.m. police responded to 1 Faneuil Hall Square for a report of larceny by shoplifting, $200 and over. At 12:41 p.m. police responded to 200 Portland St. for a report of larceny, $200 and over. At 1:17 p.m. police arrested Mark G. Beaton, of Sandwich, on Charles Street and charged him with operating while under the influence of alcohol. At 4:47 p.m. police responded to 30 Beacon St. for a report of larceny from a vehicle, $200 and over. At 5:02 p.m. police arrested a juvenile on Winter Street and charged that person with disturbing the peace. At 5:08 p.m. police arrested Joseph Martin, of 20 Darius Ct., South Boston, on Charles Street and…