Mass. neighborhood on edge after string of burglaries while residents at home

Police warn Somerville residents about series of recent break-ins - The Boston Globe

“We urge all residents to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their homes and neighborhoods,” police said.

Mass. neighborhood on edge after string of burglaries while residents at home

Somerville police warn residents after seven East End homes were broken into since Feb. 3. Arrests were made, but additional incidents have been reported.

Somerville police investigating string of break-ins

Nine home break-ins reported in last 10 days, including five with residents present. Police urge Somerville residents to stay alert.

‘Lock your doors’: Police in Mass. city warn of string of burglaries while residents are at home

Somerville Police actively investigating recent residential break-ins and burglaries

The Somerville Police Department is actively investigating several recent residential break-ins and burglaries. Since February 3, 2026, there have been seven residential break-ins reported in the east end of the city. These incidents occurred in close proximity to one another. In five of these cases, residents were home at the time of the break-in. Arrests have been made in connection with some of these incidents; however, additional break-ins …