Boston Police Report Details Incidents Over 24-Hour Period
The Boston Police Department released its daily crime journal for Thursday, August 6, 2026, covering incidents from 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday. The report details 0 homicides, 1 robbery, 6 aggravated assaults, 2 residential burglaries, 1 auto theft,…

Boston, MA, August 6, 2026 —
The Boston Police Department has released its daily crime journal, detailing incidents that occurred between 10 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and 10 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
According to the preliminary report, the 24-hour period saw no homicides. The journal recorded one incident of robbery. There were six reported cases of aggravated assault. The city also experienced two residential burglaries and one auto theft during this timeframe.
In addition to these specific incidents, the department logged 30 other larceny incidents. The Boston Police Department has stated that the information provided in the daily crime journal is preliminary and subject to change as investigations continue.
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