Crime Log February 17 to February 23, 2026

Robbery
26009565: On 2/18/26 at approximately 12:26 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Broadway for a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he observed a male party shoplifting. When he attempted to stop him, the suspect punched him in the face and fled the area. The victim suffered injuries to his nose and eye. 

Commercial Breaking & Entering
26009550: On 2/18/26 at approximately 11:03 AM, Somerville Police responded to a church on Highland Ave for a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated the church is under construction and he observed a door left open as well as damage to two other doors and a window. Nothing was reported missing. 

Assault
26010786: On 2/24/26 at approximately 5:15 AM, Somerville Police responded to a gas station on Alewife Brook Pkwy for a fight. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was shoveling snow then observed a vehicle pull in. He asked the driver if he could move the vehicle and an argument ensued. During the argument, the driver of the vehicle and another male assaulted the victim. 

Other Crimes:
• 4 Car Breaks
• 2 MV Vandalisms
• 2 Vandalisms
• 1 MV Theft
• 2 Bike Thefts
• 1 Package Theft