Clark University Student Arrested In Violent Worcester Home Invasion

WORCESTER, MA—A 19-year-old was one of three men who allegedly pushed open the door, forced their way into an apartment, assaulted and threatened the residents, and ran off with cash.

Around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, Worcester police officers were called to a house on Clifton Street, and flagged down when they arrived by three residents who said three males had broken their door down while they were inside the apartment.

One of residents told police that he heard a commotion in the hallway outside the apartment, and when he opened the door, he saw what looked like a staged fight. He closed the door quickly, and the three males kicked the door in and came inside.

The intruders grabbed a resident and held a knife to his throat, and also grabbed another and threw him to the ground, dislocating his shoulder. They demanded money and threatened them, eventually fleeing on foot.

The victims knew one of the intruders, Tobias Humm, 19, Florence Street, because they were all students together at Clark University, said police. Humm was arresterd and charged with Home Invasion, Armed Assault in a Dwelling, Assault and Battery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife), Assault, While Armed, with Intent to Rob, Kidnapping, and Vandalism. Humm was located on Sunday, Oct. 15, by Clark University Police, and placed under arrest. He will be arraigned in Worcester District Court on Monday.

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