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Sept. 29, 11:22 a.m. — A resident reported to Officer Charles Sweeney that someone had allegedly hacked into his checking account and purchased a $499 graphics card that was delivered to Eustis & Cornell Funeral home. The man discovered the package had been signed for during an ongoing funeral service. Sweeney advised he would check surveillance cameras and have CID investigate the matter.
Sept. 29, 1:21 p.m. — A woman contacted Officer Nicholas Michaud regarding a possible chimney sweep scam. The resident explained she had hired Rollins Brothers Chimney Services but became suspicious when a worker in an unmarked vehicle with Maryland plates allegedly requested payment be made to Liga Services LLC. Michaud advised her to monitor her account for suspicious activity and contact the attorney general's office if necessary.
Sept. 30, 10:58 a.m. — Officer Andrew Clark responded to Heritage Way where a woman reported finding dirt on her car windshield, which she alleged was vandalism by a neighbor. The neighbor admitted accidentally throwing a weed while gardening and had planned to clean it off. Both parties had differing accounts of past interactions. Clark advised them to avoid further contact.
Sept. 30, 11:05 a.m. — A woman reported her 2018 BMW X1 allegedly stolen from her Manataug Trail driveway to Officer Charles Sweeney. The vehicle had been left unlocked with keys in the ignition. At 4 p.m. the same day, the owner returned to the station to report she had found her vehicle parked on Stramskis Way with nothing missing.
Sept. 30, 1:09 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo spoke with a woman in the hospital who reported being contacted by someone allegedly from Microsoft who gained access to her cell phone. Her friends later received emails allegedly from "her" requesting Amazon gift cards. Officer advised her to notify credit agencies and leave her phone off until she could bring it to an Apple store.
Oct. 3, 5:37 p.m. — Officers Robert Picariello and Tyler Bates responded to a report of juveniles allegedly entering a vacant housing unit. They located four juveniles in an upstairs bedroom. The youths were advised and moved along, with officers reporting no damage to the property. Officers notified the Housing Authority of the unsecured back door.
Oct. 5, 4 p.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos took a report from a resident regarding a scratch along the driver's side of his Volkswagen sedan. The damage appeared consistent with keying. The vehicle owner was unsure where the alleged damage occurred as he had been to multiple locations in town. The incident was documented for insurance purposes.
Oct. 6, 5:07 p.m. — A resident reported alleged prank calls to Officer Brandon Boutilier. A teacher with 24 years' experience in Marblehead received five calls from a blocked number featuring female voices yelling in the background. Officer advised her to block the number and contact police if the calls continue.
Oct. 7, 8:42 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Rip Tide Lounge where a bartender reported an intoxicated patron had allegedly attempted to spit at her after being asked to leave. The patron, described as a white male in his 40s with blonde hair wearing a gray flannel, had left the scene prior to officer arrival. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Oct. 3, 12:12 a.m. — Officers responded to Rip Tide for a patron allegedly refusing to leave. The individual was identified and escorted from the premises. The establishment will be issuing a no trespass order.
Oct. 7, 2 p.m. — Multiple reports of attempted fraud were documented. One resident reported someone allegedly attempted to open a Chase credit card in his name; another received an allegedly suspicious letter from Transunion requesting personal information; and a woman allegedly lost $1,500 in gift cards after falling victim to a scam involving a fake McAfee invoice and fraudulent bank transfer. Officers provided guidance on securing accounts and reporting to credit agencies.
