The Concord Police Department was kind enough to give us access to some recently unearthed police logbooks. We think it's a fascinating look into the way life used to be in Concord, so we've pulled out some interesting entries for you. Check it out!
June 25. 1936: Joseph Phaneuf, 27 Pine St. had his pocket picked last night in front of Salters house on Warren St. A girl felt him all over and took $62 in bills and a $6 check, payable to the K.C., out of his hip pocket. Description: medium height, stocky build.
July 29, 1936: Mrs. Mickelson, Stickney Block, reports that her nephew, Anders Munson, has been drunk for two months and she can't do a thing with him. Neighbors are kicking about him, and she wants him picked up and kept long enough to get sober.
June 7, 1942: Joe Mattot complained again that his wife wouldn't let him in, so went over with him and got him permission to go in.
April 21, 1943: A lady called and said that there were five or six boys at Rolfe Park for the last two or three nights singing and cutting up. Saw the boys and told them they would have to get for home after dark.
May 4, 1945: Theodore Lambrukos reported to me that someone has entered his barn and took some fireworks and cap pistols on West Canal St.
May 6, 1945: Buster Jones of the Fire Dept. called and reports a cat on top of the pole on Union St. Has been there since last night. Said that their boss would not let them go up after it. Called headquarters and Capt. Said let them call the S.P.C.A.
May 13, 1945: Notified that a sailor and man are walking along the highway between Thirty Pines and the cemetery and should be taken off the road.
May 28, 1945: Children are raising cain around the Episcopal Church. They would like to have police please take notice.
