Crime & Safety
Fence Jumper, Angry Parking Dispute, Shoplifting Arrest, and More: Police
Plus, a resident turned in a old rifle with a plastic container of bullets he had in his garage for over 50 years.

Wednesday, Nov. 11
At 10:26 a.m., Hilltop Lane resident walked-in to report that someone is using her social security number to open up a medical credit line.
At 12:18 p.m., left at Burlington Wine & Spirits. Manager reported person stole $18 worth of liquor. Vermont man, 25, will be issued a summons for shoplifting.
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At 7:17 p.m., walk-in reported that he lost his cellphone on Nov. 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
Thursday, Nov. 12
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At 3:00 a.m., K-9 activity on Pond Street. K-9 assisted Stoneham Police with missing person per their request.
At 1:42 p.m., crash on Cambridge Street at Olympian Way. Fire Dept. reported motor vehicle accident outside of fire station.
At 3:05 p.m., suspicious person on Peach Orchard Road. Caller reported a male jumped over the fence in her yard into her neighbor’s yard. Video shows a male crossing the backyard. Same was described as a white male around high school age wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. Reporting party stated male jumped over fence into backyard of 3 Oak and then jumped back out. Resident of 3 Oak reports no break.
At 8:17 p.m., shoplifting at Lord & Taylor. Loss prevention reported an uncooperative shoplifter. Suspect was issued trespass notice and civil demand.
Friday, Nov. 13
At 9:51 a.m., hit and run on Wayside Road. Caller reported that another vehicle hit her vehicle and left area. The SUV owner was angry with the reporting party about a parking issue. She intentionally opened / slammed her SUV door into the reporting party’s car causing damage. Susan Skahan, 42, of Georgetown, was summonsed for malicious damage to a motor vehicle.
At 2:52 p.m., Center Street man turned in firearm. A resident turned in a old rifle with a plastic container of bullets he had in his garage for over 50 years.
At 4:36 p.m., shoplifting at Macy’s. Loss Prevention reported a female shoplifter in custody. Susan L. Hunt, 26, of Andover, arrested for shoplifting over $100.
At 7:02 p.m., water leak reported on Great Pines Ave. Man reported water main break in roadway, and water is coming in through his basement window. The Department of Public Works was notified.
Excerpts from the Burlington Police Department log. These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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