Police Reports: Man Robbed of Cell Phone at Gunpoint

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place between April 16 and 20 within Charlestown's District A-15. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Man Robbed of Cell Phone at Gunpoint

A man was robbed of his cell phone at gunpoint on Main Street on Tuesday, April 16.

The victim told police he was walking on Main Street near Green Street at around 9:30 p.m. when four men approached him. Two of the men held him from behind while the other two faced him. One of the men pointed a black handgun at him and told him to “give me your phone,” according to police reports. The man complied, and all four suspects fled toward Green Street.

Boston Police detectives are investigating.

Jewelry Taken in Tremont Street Break-in

A Tremont Street home was broken into and jewelry taken on Wednesday, April 17.

The resident told police she returned home at around 2:20 p.m. that day, entering through the rear door, and heard someone moving downstairs at a “rapid pace.” The woman then saw someone leave through the front door. She only saw the individual’s back.

Various pieces of jewelry were taken from the home. Boston Police detectives are investigating.

Pair Charged with Public Drinking

Police arrested two individuals for drinking in public after they were allegedly found drinking at a park on Bunker Hill Street on Wednesday, April 17. Officers were called to the area for the suspicious activity at around 9 p.m. The two people will also be charged with trespassing.

Tow Truck Driver Assaulted on Decatur Street

A man allegedly assaulted a tow truck driver when he tried to tow the man’s vehicle on Saturday, April 20.

According to reports, the tow truck driver was in the process of towing a vehicle on Decatur Street at around 9 p.m. when the vehicle owner approached him and began to push him. The vehicle was being towed because the driver did not have a permit to park in the lot.

Complaints are being sought in Charlestown Court.