Police Log: B&E, Thefts & More in Stoneham

[Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.]

B&E at Katherine Road Home 

At 11:23 p.m. Dec. 3, Stoneham Police responded to a Katherine Road home on a report of a breaking and entering in progress. A Lifeline operator reported a customer claimed someone was trying to break into her house, according to police. A State Police K-9 unit responded to the scene, as were detectives for finger printing; however, the suspect could not be found and no arrest was made in the case. Police filed a report.

Theft at CVS

At 4:57 p.m. Dec. 2, police were called to CVS Pharmacy on Main Street for a report of shoplifting. An officer was flagged down about a theft at the store, according to police. Police filed a report.

Packages Stolen

At 1:27 p.m. Dec. 3, police responded to Elm Street on a report of a larceny in progress. Police filed a report and also sought summonses for three Woburn residents that allegedly stole the packages.

Dec. 3

7:55 a.m.: Police called to Main Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Two patients refused medical transport, while one vehicle was towed from the scene, according to police. 

Dec. 4

8:35 a.m.: Police responded to Wilson Road for a report of credit card fraud. The caller reported their credit card had been compromised, according to police.

10:37 a.m.: Police responded to Main Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. Police assisted with insurance paperwork exchange.

11:54 a.m.: Police called to Central Street for a report of a minor motor vehicle accident. A vehicle's mirror was struck by another vehicle, according to police. No tows or transports logged.

1:36 p.m.: Police called to Emerson Street for a report of a minor motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged.

2:18 p.m.: Police conducted motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Christopher Guay, 46, of 21 Wright St., Stoneham, was arrested on warrants charging him with cruelty to an animal and trespassing.

3:04 p.m.: Police responded to the area of Lindenwood Road and Montvale Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident.

Dec. 5

8:39 a.m.: Police responded to Washington Avenue for a report of a larceny. The caller reported no signs of a forced entry into their home but did observe 10 cans of food missing from the residence, according to police. Police filed a report.

11:39 a.m.: Police called to the Redstone Shopping Center parking lot for a report of a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged.

11:53 a.m.: Police responded to the area of Main and North Streets for a report of a minor motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. Police assisted with insurance paperwork exchange between drivers.

3:58 p.m.: Police called to George Street on a report of solicitors. Officer located solicitors and told them to stop soliciting until they had received proper permits, according to police. The solicitors were given permit applications, according to police.

Dec. 6

7:47 a.m.: Police responded to the area of Eustis and Spring Streets for reports of a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle was towed from the scene, according to police. No injuries logged.

10:51 a.m.: Police called to Park Terrace Drive for a report of a past larceny. The caller claimed a package was stolen from the building's mailroom on Dec. 5, according to police. Police filed a report.

1:48 p.m.: Police responded to Park Street for a report of a hypodermic needle found by a resident working near a fence on the property. An officer recovered the needle and disposed of it properly, according to police.

6:03 p.m.: Police called to Vernon Avenue for a report of a package stolen off the homeowner's front porch. Police filed a report.