Crime & Safety

Broken Window Spotted at High School

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Sunday, Dec. 21

At 7:51 p.m., an officer cited a driver for not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Humphrey Street.

At 8:22 pm., police received a call about a possible prowler on the Lynn side of Melvin and Normandy.

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Monday, Dec. 22

At 2 a.m., a person brought a dog that was found running at Marian Court College to the police station.

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At 3:19 a.m., during a regular building check, an officer noticed a broken window in the courtyard area of Swampscott High School.

At 10:58 a.m. police responded to Alvin Road after a caller reported several hypodermic needles in the street.

At 1:52 p.m., an Ocean Avenue resident reported a car break-in.

At 2:35 p.m., police received a call about a shoplifting at Marshalls.

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