Crime & Safety

Elderly Man Reported for Possibly Hiding Food in His Pocket

Take a look at the latest from the Chelmsford Police Department log.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

At 12:24 a.m., a woman who had been reported missing was confirmed to have come home.

At 2:46 a.m., a ”no parking” sign was bent into the street at Grant and Washington streets.

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At 9:33 a.m., police arrested Corey Patenaude, 27, of Lowell, on a warrant.

At 11:04 a.m., police checked on a child who appeared to be alone.

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At 3:29 p.m., an ongoing neighbor issue was reported.

At 3:32 p.m., a bus driver was reportedly arguing with a female passenger.

At 8:17 p.m., a report came in of someone harassing a family.

At 8:47 p.m., a call came in about an elderly man possibly shoplifting food by putting it in his pocket.

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Thursday, Sept. 24

At 12 a.m., a motor vehicle fire was reported on Hildreth Street.

At 8:30 a.m., police were called to check on a balloon in a backyard on Pine Hill Road.

At 10:44 a.m., a possible female panhandler was reported.

At 3:03 p.m., a suspicious man was reported by a dumpster on Drum Hill Road.

At 5:17 p.m., a call came in requesting a check of needles on the ground on Richardson Road.

At 6:37 p.m., a possible stolen pocketbook was reported.

At 7:19 p.m., police arrested Judith Rodriguez, 26, of Lowell, on a warrant.

At 11:36 p.m., kids were reported to be loitering on Prescott Drive.

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