Crime & Safety

Infant Left Alone in Vehicle at Walmart, North Reading

The following information was supplied by the North Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from Monday through Thursday. The information is open to the public.

Monday, Jan. 14

  • At 9:52 a.m., a caller reported an infant left alone in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Police stopped the vehicle on Lowell Road and the infant looked okay. The officer will report the incident to DCF.
  • At 1 p.m., a caller reported being the victim of identity theft.
  • At 8:13 p.m., a loss prevention officer from Walmart reported that a male stole two computers.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

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  • At 1:39 p.m., a Main Street resident reported that mail was being stolen from her mailbox.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

  • At 8:19 a.m., a caller reported that a car hit a pole on Mount Vernon Street. The car was towed from the scene.
  • At 11:58 p.m., a caller reported kids disturbing the peace by playing ball at Ipswich River Park. Police spoke to the kids and sent them on their way.

Thursday, Jan. 17

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  • At 3:21 p.m., a caller reported that her vehicle was hit on Main Street, but the other driver did not stop.
  • At 8:11 p.m., a Junction Road resident reported unwanted guests and requested assistance from an officer.
  • At 9:53 p.m., an Oscars Way resident reported an unoccupied vehicle parked on her road for hours. Police found that the owner of the vehicle was visiting a friend on Oscars Way.

For questions about this blotter, email northreading@patch.com.


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