Crime & Safety
Police: Three Men Assault Woman in Wheelchair on Beacon Hill
Police news from Beacon Hill, April 13-16.

At 3:30 p.m. on Friday police responded to 170 Cambridge St. for a report of an assault and battery. According to police reports, the victim, a woman in a wheelchair, was assaulted by three men as she returned home from a drug store. The victim sustained minor burn marks on her legs but is unsure how she got the injuries, reports state. She believes she might know the identity of one of the suspects.
Saturday, April 14
- At 11:33 a.m. police responded to 100 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny by shoplifting, under $50.
- At 4:30 p.m. police responded to 41 Bowdoin St. for a report of threats to do bodily harm.
Sunday, April 15
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- At 2:49 a.m. police respoonded to 27 Bowdoin St. for a report of vandalism.
Monday, April 16
- At 2:25 p.m. police responded to 100 Cambridge St. for a report of assault and battery. According to police reports, a loss prevention officer at Rite-Aid was punched in the face after attempting to stop a man from stealing two cans of air duster. The employee got the merchandise back, but the suspect escaped. Police have a photo of the suspect.
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