A Cambridge man's burglary spree in Boston's upscale Beacon Hill neighborhood has ended in cuffs. James Schaff, 57, was arrested after police linked him to break-ins at three different addresses, Boston's finest have confirmed.
Officers were called to the scenes at 15 Charles St., 53 Charles St., and 103 Charles St. Schaff, reportedly hit households and stores alike, making him a dual threat to local peaceful living. According to a report from Boston 25 News, police nabbed Schaff while at the 15 Charles St. location.
The details leading up to Schaff's arrest remain sparse, but what's clear is that the streets are a bit safer with him awaiting his day in court. The accused burglar will face a judge in Boston Municipal Court, where the full slate of his alleged actions will be brought to light.
No word yet on whether Schaff has lawyered up. The string of break-ins has riled the Beacon Hill area, a neighborhood unaccustomed, to such brazen criminal behavior. "He broke into three businesses on Beacon Hill Wednesday night," the Boston police said in a statement echoed by NBC Boston.
This story is unfolding, and as the courthouse doors swing open for Schaff, more details are expected to emerge. Residents and shop owners alike hope for a swift and just resolution to this alarming series of events on their normally quiet streets.
