Crime & Safety

Breaking and Entering; Stolen Bag: Salem Police

Excerpts from the Salem Police Department log.

Tuesday, April 5

At 9:31 a.m., there was a motor vehicle accident on Boston Street.

At 2:46 p.m., there was a report of a past breaking and entering to a residence on Salem Street. Cash and electronics were reported stolen.

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At 4:36 p.m., there was a report of an odor of gas at Salem High School. A stove had been left on in the culinary arts kitchen. The stove was turned off and the area was vented.

At 5:18 p.m., there was a report of men looking into vehicles in a parking lot on Swampscott Road.

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At 5:31 p.m., a woman reported that her bag was stolen while she was shopping in a store on Wharf Street.

At 9:27 p.m., there was a noise complaint on Bridge Street.

Wednesday, April 6

At 11:18 a.m., there was a report of shoplifting at a business on Traders Way.

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