Crime & Safety

Assaults, Fights, And Shoplifting: 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 Tuesday, June 17 and Monday, June 23.

Tuesday, June 17

7:42 p.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny at a business on Canal Street. The business owner reported a woman came into the store and shoplifted items. She shoved someone to the ground and fled when confronted.
11 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering on Greenwood Terrace. A man said two bicycles were missing from his porch.

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Sunday, June 22

10:04 a.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny at a business on Broadway. Owners reported a woman stole money from the cash register and assaulted someone after an argument about damaged laundry. She was later identified.
5:49 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a dispute on Innerbelt Road. Two women got into a fight with each other.

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Monday, June 23

6:20 p.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny at a business at Assembly Row. A male reportedly came in and assaulted another person before stealing items and fleeing.

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