Halloween Candy Theft, Knife Fights, And Robbery: Somerville Crime Log

SOMERVILLE, MA — The following reports were received by Somerville Police between Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 9.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

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11:44 a.m. — Police received a report of a robbery. A woman said her juvenile son was handing out candy on Halloween when a group of individuals approached him and began talking to him. The suspects then reportedly shoved him and took his bowl of candy.

Saturday, Nov. 7

10:08 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a fight at a business on Somerville Avenue. Officers spoke with an employee who said he observed a woman shoplifting. When he confronted her, she reportedly attempted to punch him and threw an object at him. The woman then reportedly assaulted two other employees who were trying to break up the fight and return the stolen items. Officers located the woman and placed her under arrest.

Monday, Nov. 9

12:55 a.m. — Police responded to a residence on Florence Street to check on someone's condition. Officers spoke with a man who said he got into an argument with another man known to him, who then pulled out a knife. Officers located the suspect and placed him under arrest.

Other crimes reported included three vandalism incidents, two package thefts, five motor vehicle vandalism incidents, five car break-ins, one motor vehicle theft, and one bike theft.