Police Reports: Employees Tackle Would-Be Thief

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place between April 2 and 8 within Charlestown's District A-15. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Employees Tackle Would-Be Change Thief

Two employees tackled a man after he tried to steal change from a Bunker Hill Street business on Thursday, April 4.

At around 9:07 a.m., the man went behind the business’ counter and grabbed two large plastic cups full of change, according to reports. The two employees, both male, wrestled with the suspect and were able to retrieve the money. The suspect fled the scene.

Pair Attempts to Rob Delivery Man

Two men attempted to rob a Dominos delivery man on O’Reilly Way on Monday, April 8 at around 11:15 p.m. The victim told police that two unknown males tried to rob him but fled before they took anything.

Man Punched, Threatened with Gun

An unknown man punched another man he was while walking on Walford Way on Tuesday, April 2.

The victim told police that he was walking in the area at around 3:28 p.m. when a man approached him and stated that he had a gun. The victim did not see a weapon. The suspect then punched the victim in the face and fled from the area, according to reports.

Police are investigating.

Cashier Refuses to Hand Money to Robber

A man attempted to rob a store on Main Street but reportedly left when the cashier refused to give him money.

The incident occurred at around 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, April 4. The would-be robber reportedly entered the store and told someone to open the cash register, but he was refused. The man then fled from the scene.