Crime Log September 12 to September 18, 2023

Residential Breaking & Entering

23052767: On 9/14/23 at approximately 2:15 PM, Somerville Police took a report regarding a past breaking and entering at a residence on Morton St. The victim stated a male party entered the common area of her building and attempted to break into her apartment.

Crime Log September 5 to September 11, 2023

Residential Breaking & Entering

23050808: On 9/5/23 at approximately 11:41 AM, Somerville Police took a report regarding a past breaking and entering at a residence on Whitman St. The victim stated the house is being remodeled and copper pipe was stolen.  

Crime Log August 29 to September 4, 2023

Residential Breaking & Entering

23049877: On 8/29/23 at approximately 12:14 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Laurel St for report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male party opened his front door but then fled after hearing a dog.

Crime Log August 22 to August 28, 2023

Robbery

23047836: On 8/23/23 at approximately 11:52 PM, Somerville Police responded to Washington St for report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was sitting outside when an unknown male struck him in the head and stole $40 from him.

Crime Log August 15 to August 21, 2023

Assault

23046571: On 8/16/23 at approximately 8:39 PM, Somerville Police responded to 14 McGrath Hwy for report of a vandalism. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was approached by a male party who smashed his headphones then shoved him.

Crime Log August 8 to August 14, 2023

Assault

23045530: On 8/12/23 at approximately 12:15 AM, Somerville Police responded to 265 Broadway for report of a past robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while walking home, he was approached by a male suspect who placed a knife against his neck and demanded money. The victim then smacked the knife away and the suspect fled the area. The suspect was described as a white male, early 20s, black beard and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans

Crime Log August 1 to August 7, 2023

Assault

23044650: On 8/7/23 at approximately 11:10 PM, Somerville Police responded to Revolution Dr for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile male who stated he was sitting inside the AMC theater and was attacked by two other juvenile males.

Crime Log July 25 to July 31, 2023

Assault

23042137: On 7/26/23 at approximately 3:14 PM, Somerville Police responded to Washington St after a male party reported that three males in a vehicle parked across the street were waiting to hurt him. Upon arrival, officers observed a white sedan flee the area after two males entered it. Officers spoke with the victim who stated three males pulled up in the vehicle and one of them displayed a firearm that was in his waistband. The victim then fled the area.

Crime Log July 18 to July 24, 2023

Shots Fired

23040389: On 7/19/23 at approximately 10:40 PM, Somerville Police responded to Howe St for report of two shots fired. Upon arrival, officers reviewed surveillance footage which showed a motorcycle, a pickup truck and a four-door sedan traveling at a high rate of speed. No ballistic evidence was recovered. Investigation is ongoing.

Scam Alert! 7/19/23

DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES SCAM ALERT:  Please be advised that SPD received a report of a door-to-door magazine subscription scam that occurred in the area of Prichard Ave and Kidder Ave.  Residents are advised to be wary of all unsolicited offers and to research the company / service before providing any form of payment.  Residents are also advised not to share any personal or financial information nor let unknown salespersons into their homes.  Note that door-to-door solicitors are required by city ordinance to register with the Somerville Police Department’s Records Division and should have documentation of such.  You may confirm a solicitor’s registration by calling the SPD Records Division at 617-625-1600 x 7244.