Men Armed with Gun, Screwdriver Rob Swampscott Home

A Swampscott resident was not injured Saturday night when three men armed with a gun and a screwdriver robbed his Fairview Avenue home.

According to police, the men entered the unit at 12 Fairview Avenue at about 3 a.m. Saturday and robbed the male resident inside. One man had a gun and another held a screwdriver to the victim’s throat while demanding money and jewelry.

Det. Sgt. Tim Cassidy said it did not appear to be a random crime based on statements the victim has given to police. Cassidy said the robbers weren’t known to the victim, but did appear to have some knowledge of the home. Police also said that the men did not break in to the home and either entered through an unlocked door or had a key.

The robbers, described as light-skin black or Hispanic males, got away with money as well as the victim’s cell phone. After the robbers left, the victim went to the upstairs unit where the homeowner there called police.

The robbers fled the scene, but police don’t have any information about an associated vehicle. Police continue to investigate and have not made any arrests in the case.

Cassidy urged anyone with information to contact police and to call police anytime they spot something suspicious.

“Make sure your doors are locked at night,” Cassidy said. “And if you see anything suspicious, call us.”