Crime & Safety
Dog in the Pond, Shoplifting, Open Manhole Cover: Police Log
Take a look at the latest from the Swampscott Police Department log.

SWAMPSCOTT, MA -
Monday, Jan. 18
At 5:59 a.m., a caller reported a manhole cover was open on the sidewalk.
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At 7:19 a.m., a sewer backup was reported on Erie Street.
At 1:35 p.m., a call came in that a dog was in the pond next to the beach club. The dog’s owner went in and rescued the dog.
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At 4:46 p.m., shoplifting was reported at Stop & Shop.
At 5:02 p.m., a package was reported stolen.
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At 5:24 p.m., shoplifting was reported at Radio Shack.
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