Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Vandalism to Vehicle
Large rock was thrown through the rear window of a vehicle on Terrace Drive that also was 'egged'; several suspects questioned.
A Barrington police investigation continues into a report of vandalism to a blue Audi parked in the driveway of a Terrace Drive home early Sunday morning, Jan. 29.
The rear window of the vehicle was smashed by a large rock at about 1:03 am, police said. The vehicle also had been “egged” -- and not the first time, police said the owner reported.
Several juveniles were observed running toward Governor Bradford Drive after a woman at the home came out of the house after hearing the window being smashed, police said. One suspect was described as wearing a black beanie and another was reported wearing a flannel shirt.
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A silver BMW also was spotted in the area, police said. A car matching that description later was found parked on Bay Road near Water Way about 1:42 am, police said, after a caller reported a suspicious vehicle in the area.
The juvenile occupants of the vehicle were questioned, police said. But no charges have been filed yet.
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CDs reported stolen from car
Barrington police received a report on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, of a larceny from a vehicle parked at a Lamson Road home.
The only items taken from the vehicle appear to be CDs, police said. The theft was reported at 2:40 pm.
Scooter found on bike path
A Lazer brand scooter was found on the East Bay Bike Path near the bridge to Warren on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, Barrington police reported.
The scooter was taken to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrington before being turned over to police. Contact the police department if you have lost a scooter.
Vehicle damaged by flying rock
Barrington police responded on Friday evening, Jan. 27, to a report of a vehicle damaged by a flying rock that might have been placed by vandals on Sowams Road.
The owner of a vehicle traveling south on Sowams reported at 8:41 pm that his car was damaged by a rock kicked up by another vehicle traveling north.
Police officers drove up and down Sowams Road soon after the damage was reported looking for and clearning other debris found on the road.
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