Crime & Safety
People Reportedly Shining Lasers at Neighbor's House
Take a look back at some recent reports from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Monday, Oct. 5
At 1:51 a.m., an officer came upon an open door at the UPS Store. The officer secured the door.
AT 12:51 p.m., Lynn police reported that they had recovered a moped stolen from a Swampscott resident.
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At 2:54 p.m., Marshall’s loss prevention office had an elderly female in custody.
At 9:18 p.m., a caller reported that an elderly driver was driving too slowly for traffic and appeared to be lost.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6
At 12:52 a.m., a caller reported that he’d struck a transformer. It turned out to be a Verizon pole he struck.
At 11:04 a.m., a caller reported vandalism to a motor vehicle.
At 1:05 p.m., a man stated he was being harassed over money near the entrance to Stop & Shop.
At 8:40 p.m., a caller reported that his neighbors were shining lasers at him and his house. He said the lasers were attached to guns, likely pellet guns, but he couldn’t be sure.
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