Crime Log May 31 to June 5, 2023
Robbery
23030330: On 6/1/23 at approximately 11:17 AM, Somerville Police responded to CVS in Davis Sq for report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who stated a male party entered the store wearing a Halloween mask then brandished a firearm and demanded money. Shortly after, officers received a report of a robbery in progress at Chipotle nearby. Officers responded and located a male party who matched the description of the suspect in the CVS robbery. He attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. Officers recovered a fake gun and two knives from his backpack. He was placed under arrest.
Attempted Residential Breaking & Entering
23030392: On 6/1/23 at approximately 3:59 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Oak Terrace for report of a past attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he observed a male party reaching through an open window. The suspect fled after the victim confronted him.
Assault
23030064: On 5/31/23 at approximately 12:37 PM, Somerville Police responded to Alewife Brook Pkwy for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated earlier in the day in Davis Sq, he was putting up flyers for an upcoming LGBTQ event and was punched by a male party.
Assault
23030957: On 6/4/23 at approximately 12:58 AM, Somerville Police responded to Autumn St for report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers spoke with two male parties who stated they got into an argument and began fighting each other.
Assault
23031209: On 6/5/23 at approximately 3:27 PM, Somerville Police responded to Medford St for a report of teenagers that were harassing a male party. Upon arrival, officers located the victim on the ground suffering from a laceration and scratches to his face. He stated he was approached by a group of juvenile males that threatened to assault him. One of the juveniles then punched him causing him to fall to the ground. Officers located the juvenile suspects.
Residential Breaking & Entering
23030612: On 6/2/23 at approximately 12:37 PM, Somerville Police responded to an apartment building on Highland Ave for report of a larceny. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the property manager who stated two male parties entered the parking garage. Nothing was reported missing.
Residential Breaking & Entering
23029857: On 5/30/23 at approximately 10:52 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Beacon St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he observed a male party crawling into his bedroom window. The male fled when the victim confronted him.
Other Crimes:
- 3 Bike Thefts
- 2 MV Thefts
- 2 Package Thefts
- 5 Car Breaks