Woman maced during home invasion in Cambridge, one arrested

A Cambridge resident is recovering, after a reported burglar, maced them in their own home.

Cambridge Police say on Thursday, Officers responded to High Street for reports of a burglary. Once on scene, Officer met with a woman, who said that a woman had gone into her home, and demanded money, before grabbing a purse, and leaving.

According to the report, the victim then went and tried to get the purse back, during which, the suspect sprayed the victim with mace. Police say the victim said that there were several other people outside with the suspect.

An investigation reportedly showed that 28-year-old Shatira Flamer, of Cambridge, was the assailant.

She was then arrested, and charged with home invasion, burglary, robbery, assault, theft, and reckless endangerment. She is currently being held in the Dorchester County Detention Center on a $25,000 bond.