Crime & Safety
Reading Male Held in Protective Custody
The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Tuesday through Thursday. The information is open to the public.
Tuesday, May 14
- At 2:44 a.m., a Reading male was held in protective custody.
- At 3:31 p.m., an employee from CVS reported a larceny. A customer tried to return items that he did not purchase using an old sales receipt.
- At 4:52 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Haverhill Street. The injuries were unknown.
- At 9:39 p.m., a Home Depot employee reported being pushed by a co-worker.
Wednesday, May 15
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- At 11;51 a.m., a caller reported a car accident on Haverhill Street. The injuries were unknown.
- At 12:52 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Main Street. The accident was minor.
- At 1:51 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Pearl Street. No injuries were reported.
- At 2:19 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Washington Street. No injuries were reported.
Thursday, May 16
- At 9:58 a.m., a caller reported that a female was trying to receive cash for stolen property on General Way.
- At 10:22 a.m., a caller reported someone dumping illegally on the wetlands near 1031 Main St.
- At 11:49 a.m., a caller reported that a male tried to return items he did not purchase from Market Basket.
- At 3:20 p.m., a caller reported a possible fight between three people at the Honda Gallery.
For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com
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