Cambridge Public Safety Log: September 1, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Cambridge Police Department's official public log for the period September 1–1, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).

Tuesday, September 1, 7:49 a.m. — Criminal Harassment: A victim on Coolidge Avenue reported receiving unwanted text messages from a former co-worker.

Tuesday, September 1, 8:05 a.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A Cambridge resident's vehicle was broken into while parked on the block of Ware Street; items valued at $100 were stolen.

Tuesday, September 1, 8:19 a.m. — Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon: A Somerville resident reported a past assault on Somerville Avenue near White Street. The victim, who was cycling, approached a driver to complain about the driver's behavior; the driver pepper-sprayed the cyclist during the ensuing argument.

Tuesday, September 1, 8:47 a.m. — Arrest: On the block of Mt. Auburn Street, a reporting person stated that the suspect had instigated an argument and then threatened the victim with a knife. Tyler Edwards-Paul, 21, of Randolph, was charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.

Tuesday, September 1, 10:53 a.m. — Assault with a Dangerous Weapon: On Massachusetts Avenue, a victim reported that an unknown individual threatened them while brandishing a knife.

Tuesday, September 1, 1:18 p.m. — Attempted Bike Theft / Malicious Damage: On Pemberton Street, an unknown suspect cut two bike locks and attempted to steal a bicycle.

Tuesday, September 1, 2:33 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: On Huron Avenue, a victim reported that an unknown person had gained entry to their residence and left food products inside.

Tuesday, September 1, 2:41 p.m. — Larceny: A Cambridge resident's e-scooter, valued at $299.99, was stolen from a parking garage on Ames Street.

Tuesday, September 1, 3:54 p.m. — Credit Card Fraud: A Harvard Street resident reported multiple unauthorized transactions totaling $162.88 on their debit card.

Tuesday, September 1, 4:36 p.m. — Hit-and-Run: On Mt. Auburn Street, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle attempting to park; the striking vehicle left the scene. No injuries were reported.

Tuesday, September 1, 5:04 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee of a business on CambridgeSide Place reported a suspect stole $592 in merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, September 1, 5:42 p.m. — Larceny: On Sixth Street, a suitcase containing items valued at $3,000 was stolen from a front porch.

Tuesday, September 1, 5:52 p.m. — Stolen License Plate: A stolen license plate was reported on Richdale Avenue.

Tuesday, September 1, 6:14 p.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A Cambridge resident's vehicle was broken into while parked on the block of Prescott Street; items valued at $5.00 were stolen.

Tuesday, September 1, 7:53 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee of a business on Alewife Brook Parkway reported a suspect stole $170 in merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, September 1, 8:05 p.m. — Larceny: A Cambridge resident's bicycle and lock, valued at $230, were stolen from a parking garage on Massachusetts Avenue.

--- Source: Cambridge Police Department official public log, September 1–1, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.

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