Police Log: Two Females Cited for Shoplifting at Sears

Friday, June 13 

At 2:24 p.m., police cited a driver on Providence Highway after pulling a vehicle over for taking a u-turn at a section of the road where u-turns were prohibited. The driver did not have a Massachusetts license and told police he'd been living in the state for about six years, according to police records. 

At 3 p.m., police received a report of a hit-and-run accident in the area of Washington Street, where a vehicle pulled out of Wilson Avenue and reportedly did not stop at a stop sign, and pulled into the middle of the right lane on the road. The person reporting the incident claimed she could not pull into the other lane due to traffic, and as such hit the car in front of her. No injuries were reported. 

At around 3:24 p.m., Dedham's Animal Control Officer received a report of a dog who had been reportedly let out in the rain and potentially in distress. The ACO verified with the Town Clerk's office that there was no dog licensed for the location given. The ACO responded and found no dog outside, and no one was home upon arrival. The ACO could hear two dogs barking inside the house and a resident of the home stated that the dog had been out briefly to go to the bathroom before being brought back inside. No action was taken. 

At 9:42 p.m., police filed a report regarding a cell phone that was reportedly stolen or lost at King's in Dedham. The phone was reportedly left in the bathroom stall of the women's restroom, and the owner found it gone after going back to get it five minutes later. 

Saturday, June 14

At 9:24 a.m., police responded to the area of TGI Friday's on a report of an accident involving a pedestrian. Police spoke with a person who had been riding her bike on Eastern Avenue on her way to work in the area near the Tahiti restaurant. A vehicle then reportedly approached her and knocked her off her bicycle. The victim did not sustain any injuries, save for a small abrasion on her elbow. The matter is under investigation. 

At 5:50 p.m., police responded to Sears on a report of two female shoplifters in custody. Upon arrival police spoke with loss prevention staff, who claimed that the two suspects had taken two pairs of white Levis jeans and "unbreakable perfume" from an item box. One of the suspects reportedly placed the perfume into her shirt, while the other selected a bottle of "Rhianna perfume" and concealed it in her handbag. The total value of the merchandise came to about $143 and $153, respectively, according to police records. Criminal complaints were sought against both suspects. 

At about 8:20 p.m., police responded to Dedham Middle School on Whiting Avenue on a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a trailer and a Toyota Highlander. No injuries were reported, but the trailer sustained damage. 

Sunday, June 15

At 7:20 p.m., police received a report from a man who had been involved in an accident on June 11 around 5:30 p.m. at Legacy Place near Elm Street. The reporting party claimed no damage had been caused to his truck at the time, and later complained of pain, to find he had sustained a broken arm. After having the vehicle looked at, it was determined damages to be about $2,000.