Crime Log December 12 to December 18, 2023

Commercial Breaking & Entering

23071991: On 12/15/23 at approximately 8:36 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Highland Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and female sleeping inside the bathroom. Officers identified both individuals. Nothing was reported missing.  

Commercial Breaking & Entering

23072437: On 12/17/23 at approximately 10:14 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Broadway for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he reviewed surveillance footage and observed a male party break in via the back door around 1:30 AM. The suspect then stole cash from the register.

Residential Breaking & Entering                                                                                        

23072325: On 12/16/23 at approximately 6:49 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Magnus Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated when he arrived home, he observed a male party in his bedroom. The male then fled out the back door. The victim reported marijuana was stolen.

Armed Robbery

23072145: On 12/15/23 at approximately 8:56 PM, Somerville Housing officers responded to River Rd for report of an armed robbery with a knife. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile male who stated while sitting near the basketball courts, he was approached by a group of males wearing all black. An individual known to him punched him then stole his fanny pack. Another male in the group then brandished a knife at him.

Other Crimes:

• 8 Car Breaks
• 3 Vandalisms
• 1 MV Vandalism
• 1 Package Theft
• 1 MV Theft