Crime & Safety

Attempted Theft of a Lawn Ornament Reported

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Friday, May 8

At 7:54 a.m., a caller reported that someone had attempted to steal a lawn ornament and had damaged the yard in the process.

At 3:06 p.m., a caller reported two men walking past the cemetery near Stop & Shop who were arguing.

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At 4:07 p.m., a witness reported a hit-and-run in the parking lot at Walgreens.

At 5:36 p.m., tax return fraud was reported.

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