Crime & Safety

Gun Shots Heard and Shoplifters

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

The following are excepts from the log.

Saturday, Nov. 19

At 1:23 a.m., a caller on Amberville Road reported a suspicious male in his yard, possibly in his bushes. Police went to the home, but the man had fled into the woods. Police did not find the man and there were no signs of a break-in.

At 9:11 a.m., a caller on Massachusetts Avenue reported that someone had stolen two leafblowers from his property. Police are investigating.

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At 5:02 p.m., a caller at Market Basket reported a shoplifter. Erica Thomas, 26, of 239 High Range Road, Londonderry, N.H., was arrested for shoplifting, assault and battery and trial court warrants for larceny.

Sunday, Nov. 20

At 8:53 a.m., a caller at Market Basket reported a shoplifter. Kristie Samaras, 30, of 15 Marsh Ave., Haverhill, was arrested for shoplifting.

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At 2:08 p.m., a caller at Market Basket reported another shoplifter. Jennifer Tricca, 36, of 22 Buckingham Road, North Andover, was arrested for shoplifting.

At 2:33 p.m., there were several calls reporting gun shots in the Penni Lane area. It turned out to be people in Andover skeet shooting.

At 9:09 p.m., a caller on Briarwood Court reported receiving threats from her cousin's ex-boyfriend. Police filed a report.

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