Salem police said in both cases the front glass of the business was shattered and the suspect left behind evidence.
The victim told police she was carjacked and robbed of the cash deposits at gunpoint after finishing her shift last week.
Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller said there has been a "troubling" number of cases of illegal firearms possessions and use recently.
The 10-week class will offer insight into the Salem Police Department, current case law and the day-to-day duties of officers.
Salem police said they confirmed the reports of "shots fired" early Sunday morning.
There was a large police presence in the area on Wednesday after man reported being attacked and robbed around noon.
Salem police said a city man was charged with failure to register as a sex offender and an Arlington man was charged with enticing a minor.
A loaded 9mm handgun and 9mm pistol were seized in two arrests over a two-day period this week.
Claire Gravel's body was found in the woods on the northbound side of Route 128 in Beverly in June of 1986.
As crews continue to battle blazes in Lynn, Saugus and Wakefield, residents reported smelling and seeing smoke throughout the weekend.
The Lynn Fire Department said "extensive fire activity" has caused the immediate closure of the Lynn Woods Reservation.
Adam Howe was wanted in Salem for allegedly receiving stolen property. He faces multiple charges in MA, including breaking and entering.
The dogs coming to Massachusetts are among some of the 4,000 beagles that were rescued from Envigo in Virginia.
Salem State University told students and staff to avoid the campus area during the search and investigation Tuesday morning.
Danielle Root, the cousin of 11-year-old stabbing victim Melissa Tremblay, was at the Salem arraignment of accused killer Marvin McClendon.
Marvin McClendon, 74, is accused of the stabbing death of Salem, NH 11-year-old Melissa Ann Trembley in 1988.
The Board of Health weighed in on the national gun debate after recent mass shootings and the Supreme Court ruling on concealed weapons.
The city will issue fines of up to $300 for each incident, $1,000 and possible jail time for selling illegal fireworks.
Salem police are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of paintball guns and other projectile weapons marketed as toys.
The free, family event will be held on July 2.
Starting on July 1, appeals must be made via email within 21 days of the ticket date.
Daniel Hakim, 36, of North Andover, was charged Wednesday with 32 counts of aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.
An Essex County Grand Jury indicted 74-year-old Marvin McClendon Wednesday on first-degree murder charges in the death of Melissa Tremblay.
Daniel Lucey, 42, was charged with arson and civil rights violations following Friday's fire at the Bridge Street temple.
Police said the juveniles threatened a shooting at Collins Middle School amid a day of prank 9-1-1 calls from a deactivated cell phone.
Salem police said Daniel Damian Lucey admitted to traveling to Salem from Chelsea Friday night to commit a "hate crime."
Police said the "not credible" threat was among several false reports of shots fired made via anonymous 911 calls Friday morning.
Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller reiterated Thursday that spiking a drink is a felony assault and will be investigated and prosecuted.
The 22-year-old woman was found unresponsive at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
The iconic Elizabeth Montgomery statue is looking like her old self Tuesday after being hit with red spray paint on Monday.
The truck crashed into a home on Jefferson Avenue shortly past midnight Sunday night.
An investigation determined that a carelessly discarded cigarette probably ignited a foam mattress and led to the five-alarm fire on May 9.
Police said that while there have not been any recent reports in the city, patrons should use caution and report any suspicious incidents.
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the cameras are part of security upgrades at the high school and middle schools.
Salem officials react to the Uvalde school shooting on Tuesday that killed at least 19 students and two teachers.
Multiple reports said the fire broke out in a three-story residential and commercial structure near downtown.
Police said they arrested the 18-year-old driver as part of their efforts to curtail dangerous and erratic driving on the North Shore.
Police remind residents that they do not solicit donations through the mail, email or phone calls for personnel or operations.
The Memorial honors the seven Salem police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The former corrections officer will be held without bail in connection to the 1988 killing of Melissa Ann Tremblay in Lawrence.