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Woman Chased by Coyote | White Powder Found in Library Book

The following information was supplied by the Acton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Back Door:

  • 7/30/12 – 1:46 a.m. – Washington Drive: A man reported that he noticed his back door was unlocked.

Illegal Dumping:

  • 7/30/12 – 11:44 a.m. – High Street: A resident reported illegal dumping in the area.

Forgot About the Car:

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  • 7/30/12 – 8:07 p.m. – Central Street: A man informed the police that he forgot his car at the train station and would pick it up first thing in the morning.

Rabid Coyote:

  • 7/30/12 – 9:25 p.m. – Forest Road: A woman reported that she was chased by a possible rabid coyote. She said she was not touched or bitten by the coyote.

Lights Out:

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  • 7/30/12 – 9:34 p.m. – Main Street: Someone reported that the lights for the monument were burnt out.

Missing Mail:

  • 7/31/12 – 5:16 p.m. – Town House Lane: Someone reported missing mail from their mailbox.

White Powder:

  • 8/1/12 – 2:10 p.m. – Central Street: The police and state fire marshals were notified about white powder that was found in a library book.
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