Crime & Safety

OMGPD: Failed Taxi Escape, Cranberry Truck vs Fish Truck, and More

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

An alleged bank robber tries to flee in a taxi, a cranberry truck accident makes a huge mess on the highway, a man uses a stroller to conceal stolen items. These are some of the more unusual police stories around Massachusetts this week.

Taxi Escape Fails, Bank Robbery Caught: Police

A man who robbed BayCoast Bank in Seekonk Tuesday was arrested after fleeing the scene in a taxi, police said.

Cranberry, Seafood Trucks Crash on Cape Cod, Spilling Load on Bridge

Bourne police on Monday were still searching for a driver who caused a multi-vehicle crash on Route 6 Friday.

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Man Hid Stolen Clothes in Empty Stroller, Say Police

A man is under arrest after police say he stole several items from Macy’s, slipping the clothing into an empty baby stroller he pushed through the store.

Acton Company Exposed Workers to Electric Shock, Amputation Dangers: OHSA

Mass. Granite was cited for 29 workplace violations and faces a huge fine, investigators said. The company’s owner disputed OHSA’s claims.

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