Crime & Safety

More Residential Break-Ins Reported in Town

Here's the latest from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Monday, Sept. 14

At 6:21 a.m., a caller reported a sick skunk in the driveway.

At 9:50 a.m., a report came in about a white Toyota that almost struck golfers on Salem Street.

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At 11:34 a.m., a caller returned from vacation to find their Dale Street home had been broken into in their absence.

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At 5:06 p.m., a residential breaking and entering was reported on Ocean Street.

At 7:39 p.m., a bonfire on the beach was reported.

At 10:39 p.m., a motor vehicle stop led to a civil citation for the driver after the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired/nonrenewable.

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