Charlestown Beat
Attempted Robbery
10/20/20 – A victim on Union Street reported while she was walking her dog, a male suspect approached her, brandished a knife and demanded her wallet.
The victim replied she didn’t have any money and ran away. The suspect gave chase and caught with her, brandishing a black handgun and again demanding her money.
As the victim was running away, she encountered two men, who called 9-1-1 for her.
The suspect fled the area. Officers searched to no avail, and the matter is under investigation.
Attempted Breaking and Entering
10/22/20 – A victim on O’Reilly Way said she heard her the sound of her window breaking, and when she got up to investigate, she saw a man running away down the courtyard. No entry was made, and a search of the area for the suspect to no avail.
Breaking and Entering
10/24/20 – A victim on Medford Street reported unknown person(s) cut the lock off the gate to a construction site, entered the fenced-in area and stole a white flamethrower. The incident might’ve been captured by video cameras in the area.
Violation of the Auto Laws
10/25/20 – As a result of a motor vehicle accident on Alford Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.