Crime & Safety

Assaults, Burglaries, And Threats: Somerville Crime Log

The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.

Somerville police responded to a variety of reports in the past week.
Somerville police responded to a variety of reports in the past week. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Police Department received the following reports between Wednesday, May 7 and Monday, May 12.

Wednesday, May 7

6:33 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Cross and Chester Street. A person said a man was acting erratically by kicking people on bicycles, punching one person, and threatening to kill people. He was soon located and placed under arrest.

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Thursday, May 8

9:36 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on North Street. Resident reported that a group of teenagers had previously broken into the home and smoked marijuana in the basement.

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Friday, May 9

2:03 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a past breaking and entering at a residence on Franklin Street. Resident reported that his bicycle was stolen from his shed.

Monday, May 12

12:19 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a past breaking and entering at a residence on Alpine Street. A resident reported his bicycle was stolen from his basement.
4:17 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an unarmed robbery that took place on Glen Street. A man said two people approached him while he was sitting near the Capuano School. They soon stole the necklace from around his neck before fleeing.
5:01 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Garden Court. The homeowner said she observed her apartment get broken into where jewelry and gift cards were stolen.

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