Crime & Safety

Police Log: Runaway Youth Steals Dirt Bike

The following information was provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

10:45 a.m.: A resident of Washington Street went in to the Shrewsbury Police Department to speak with an officer regarding identity theft.

2:40 p.m.: The Animal Control Officer removed a dead animal from Colton Lane.

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2:56 p.m.: A caller from Bridle Path reported damage that had been caused to their mailbox by a Highway Department vehicle.

3:13 p.m.: Two vehicles were towed after a crash on Oak Street. No injuries were reported.

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3:46 p.m.: One operator was transported to the hospital after a two-car crash on Lake Street. One vehicle was also towed.

5:06 p.m.: Officers were advised to be on the lookout for a runaway youth that stole a dirt bike. They were unable to locate the youth in the Main Street area.

8:14 p.m.: A caller reported dirt bikes causing a disturbance in the Latura Street area. An officer responded and observed snowmobile tracks in the area.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

2:39 a.m.: A caller from Bridle Path reported a loud explosion in the area. An officer responded and came upon a tractor trailer that had blown a tire on Route 290.Runaw

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