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The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, April 22

• Destruction of property reported at a Birch Street home, when a contractor at the home reported--about 9 a.m.--that someone had gone into the vacant house and smashed a bunch of windows. 
• A South Street resident reported at about 9 p.m. a suspicious male had knocked on her door on April 18, and asked to use the bathroom. She did not know the man, and declined his request.

Tuesday, April 23

• 8:30 a.m., a Mary Chilton Road woman reports that she misplaced her engagement ring, estimated value of $7,500.
• 50 Chestnut Street, a vehicle reportedly backed into the awning of the building and caused minor damage. The driver exchanved information with the owner.
• At about 6 p.m., police responded to an address on Webster Street for a report of several items taken from the back yard. Police report that, over the course of the last month, an extension ladder, a wheelbarrow and a Blue Rhino brand propane tank have all been taken from the yard. 

Thursday, April 25

• A pedestrian flagged down a police officer, at about 11:15 a.m. to report that he had backed his tractor trailer into a First Avenue business, and knocked over a fire hydrant. Police notified the Fire Department and Department of Public Works.
• A woman came into the station at about 4:15 p.m. to report harassing phone calls.