Cambridge Police Investigating Series of Housebreaks in Riverside and Mid-Cambridge Neighborhoods

The Cambridge Police would like to notify residents living in the Riverside and Mid-Cambridge neighborhoods of an emerging pattern of late night/early morning housebreaks.

Since March 21st, there have been eight break-ins in those locations, primarily between the hours of 8-10 p.m. and the early morning hours of 2-5 a.m. Of the eight housebreaks, six involved a suspect or suspects stealing laptops. Access points were typically either through the front/back door or back windows. 

A complete listing of the streets and dates is outlined below:

*There was one attempted housebreak on Banks Street on April 1 at approximately 12:15 a.m.


 The Cambridge Police encourages residents to take the following precautions to protect themselves and their belongings from theft:

• ALWAYS lock your doors and windows at your residence, particularly your basement door(s) and don’t forget about those that can be accessed by a fire escape.
• Install guards on windows that prevent them from being raised more than a few inches.
• NEVER prop open a door or let someone in behind you if you live in an apartment building, particularly if you don’t know them.
• Install motion sensor lights around your home and out of reach.
• If you see something, say something. It is critically important for residents to report any crime or activity that may appear to be suspicious.

Additional tips to help you protect your vehicles and belongings from theft can be found at www.CambridgePolice.org/SafetyTips. For more information about crime in Cambridge, please reference the latest edition of BridgeStat located at www.CambridgePolice.org/BridgeStat.

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