Victim Threatened with 'Gun,' Robbed on Austin Street

These reports were submitted from the Boston Police Department and took place within Charlestown's District, A-15. The time and place of the alleged crimes are listed. Persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Oct. 24: Incident on Bridge
Officers responded to the Tobin Bridge for a person threatening to jump. Officers were able to take the person into custody without incident.

Oct. 26: Breaking and entering, non-residence.
Officers responded to First Avenue for a reported breaking and entering. Upon arrival, they observed a middle front door window smashed in. Officers did a search of the building but were unable to tell, at the time, if anything was taken. Building was secured pending notification of the owner.

Oct. 28: Drug citation
As a result of an investigation on Medford Street, an individual was issued a citation for possession of marijuana.

Oct. 29: Robbery
A victim on Austin Street reported she was approached by a young black male in black clothing. The suspect then placed his hand in his jacket pocket, stated “I have a gun,” and took the victim’s cell phone from her pocket. The suspect then fled towards the housing developments.

Oct. 28: Larceny
A victim on Monument Avenue stated to police unknown person(s) stole from his back yard a recycling bin, two outdoor patio boxes, a cast iron plant urn and two pumpkins.

Oct. 30: Investigate person
A resident of Cedar Street informed officers he observed a white male wearing a white zippered sweatshirt and dark pants enter his son’s vehicle. The witness attempted to detain the suspect but the suspect managed to get away running towards the Bunker Hill Development. Officers searched the area to no avail.

For more information, residents can contact the district's Community Service office at 617-343-4627. To report drug dealing, contact the District A-1 confidential drug line at 617-343-4879.

The Charlestown neighborhood police station can be reached at 617-343-4888. Public safety meetings are held there on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.