Crime & Safety
Break-ins, Fights, And Robberies: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Police Department received the following reports between Tuesday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
12:41 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a business on Prescott Street. Someone reportedly broke in and disturbed property, however nothing was reported missing.
9:18 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a fight on Broadway that resulted in the arrest of a man. One person suffered a wound to the head after being struck by a hammer.
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Friday, Nov. 21
12:11 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Arlington Street. The resident reported seeing a woman attempting to open his apartment door.
1:38 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Perkins Street. A resident reported seeing a woman in the vestibule of his apartment before fleeing. A laptop, charger, and statue were missing.
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Saturday, Nov. 22
9:44 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Dimick Street. A resident reported hearing someone attempting to break in while she was in the shower.
10:39 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Wyatt Street. Residents reported multiple items stolen from their apartment and seeing a man fleeing the area on a scooter.
Sunday, Nov. 23
4:27 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Harold Street. A resident reported damage to the home’s door frame and a window being open.
Monday, Nov. 24
5:09 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an assault on Somerville Avenue. A person reported being tackled to the ground after a verbal traffic altercation.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
2:30 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a robbery on Highland Avenue. A man reported being robbed of his phone and two wallets by two men threatening him with knives.
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