Pasta Thief Arrested In Somerville

SOMERVILLE, MA — A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a pasta business and stealing food and alcohol during an early morning incident, according to police.

Jace Michael Palmer, 23, was charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony and larceny from a building following the incident on Friday, May 22. Officer Souza responded to an alarm activation at Dave's Fresh Pasta on 81 Holland St. and arrived to find Palmer exiting the business carrying a bag full of merchandise.

According to police, Palmer dropped the bag and fled on foot when Souza exited his cruiser. The officer reportedly chased Palmer down Holland Street, onto Simpson Avenue and then Corinthian Road while repeatedly ordering him to stop. Palmer continued running until he reached Broadway, where police said he attempted to hide underneath a parked U-Haul truck.

As additional officers arrived, Souza ordered Palmer to show his hands while holding his firearm at a low-ready position. Police said Palmer complied and was taken into custody by two other officers.

Souza returned to Dave's Fresh Pasta and recovered the bag Palmer allegedly dropped after the arrest. Inside were several food items, including multiple types of pasta and a bottle of wine. Police found no signs of forced entry or damage to the building but determined that one of the doors had not been secured. Officers were unable to immediately contact a key holder for the business.

Police said the value of the stolen items was not immediately available because they were unable to obtain exact pricing information at the time of the arrest.

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