Police Report: A Coyote, A Dog Bite and Stolen Packages

Stolen Packages: A Tunstall Rd. resident observed, via a doorbell camera, that a man wearing a black hoodie and black pants approached her doorstep and stole two packages Dec. 28. The man then left in an unknown vehicle.

Identity theft
On Dec. 26, a Fenimore Rd. resident advised that a Verizon account was opened in his name in October. It had an outstanding overdue balance of $279.53.

Domestic matter
A man called police to report that he was “about to return home” in Eastchester and was afraid about a possible physical altercation with his brother about the way the man had previously spoken with their father Dec. 27. The father advised that the brother had already left the location and does not live there.

Noise
A Wheelock Rd. resident reported hearing a “machine” noise in the house Dec. 24. Police determined the noise was coming from the house’s central vacuum system.

Help
A housekeeper allegedly locked herself out of her employer’s Rectory Lane house Dec. 27. Patrol attempted to contact the homeowner but was unsuccessful. Police advised the housekeeper of public places where she could wait for a ride back home.

Homeless
A homeless man was sleeping inside a Harwood Court lobby Dec. 28. Police advised him that he was trespassing on private property and would have to leave. He refused further assistance.

Cars and roadways
Police called a tow for a disabled car on the Bronx River Parkway and Crane Rd. Dec. 23.
Police moved a fallen cable wire off the street at Mamaroneck Rd. and Palmer Ave. Dec. 25.
On Dec. 27, police helped a driver relocate a disabled car to a safe location near Mamaroneck Rd. and Crossway while the driver waited for help for a flat tire.
Some fill material inside a low area of Weaver St. eroded from weather conditions, and police notified the highway department for repair Dec. 27. Cones were in place to alert drivers.
On Dec. 28, police removed debris from Weaver St. and Bypass.
On Dec. 28, police also conducted traffic around a disabled car at Popham Rd. while the driver waited for a tow.
On Dec. 26, police conducted a traffic stop at Post and Edgewood roads by using three patrol cars. They issued the 19-year-old Delaware driver 11 summonses. These includes the following: failure to obey a police officer, failure to stop at a stop sign, speeding, driving at a speed that was not reasonable and prudent, passing a red light, and improper passing on the right.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Fenimore Rd. Dec. 23. Police disposed of the signs and issued appropriate summonses.

Animals
A coyote was sighted in a Dickel Rd. yard Dec. 26. It appeared healthy and left when approached by humans.

On Dec. 29, a Haverford Rd. father reported that his eight-year-old daughter had been bitten by a dog on Quaker Ridge School grounds. The dog could not be identified.

On Dec. 29, a Meadow Rd. woman reported she was concerned about a large loose dog that had previously been seen in the area and on the grounds of Quaker Ridge School. Police referred her to the animal control officer for follow-up.

Lost and found
On Dec. 27, a damaged brown package without a delivery address was found at Mamaroneck Rd. and Palmer Ave. It contained a computer mouse and power cord. Both items appeared to be new. Police vouchered the property for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On Dec. 24, firefighters extinguished a chimney fire on Saxon Woods Rd. No injuries were reported.

A caller reported water was coming out of a Tisdale Rd. garage and pouring into the street Dec. 25. Firefighters entered the house and shut off the water. Police contacted the homeowner who advised that a plumber would be dispatched to do emergency repairs. Police stood by until the plumber arrived.

A water pipe burst at a Bradley Rd. house Dec. 26. Firefighters shut water to the house and advised the homeowners, who said they were returning to the house that day.

Water was observed to be leaking from the top floor of a Meadow Rd. house down to the basement Dec. 26. Firefighters shut water to the house and attempted to contact an owner but were unable to reach anyone. Due to the house appearing to be vacant, firefighters asked the water department to shut water to the house. They also called Con Edison to shut gas and electrical services to the house as a safety precaution.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 23 – 29, 2024, has been compiled from official information.

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