Crime & Safety

Fights, Robbery, And Theft: Somerville Crime Log

The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.

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

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Police Department received the following reports between Tuesday, July 29 and Sunday, Aug. 3.

Tuesday, July 29

4:08 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Broadway. A man brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register of the business before fleeing the area.

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Wednesday, July 30

1:26 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a past assault on Broadway. A juvenile reported a man attempting to grab her arm and pull her away on Friday, July 25.

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Saturday, Aug. 2

11 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a fight on Elm Street. Two males reportedly starting fighting with each other.

Sunday, Aug. 3

12:50 a.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny on Broadway. A woman reported having a chain stolen from a neck by a man riding a bicycle.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.