Crime & Safety
New Images, Video Released in Beacon Hill Sexual Assault Case
First of three reported assaults took place Thursday, May 30.
Boston Police have released the clearest images yet of a person they believe is connected to one of three recent sexual assaults on Beacon Hill.
To the right you can see two photos taken from a surveillance video of the male as well as a YouTube clip of the video. You can also watch the video here.
Police have released two videos here and here of the individual they want for questioning.
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The first incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on May 30, in the area of Anderson Street. While reaching for her keys in front of her residence, the victim was approached from behind by the suspect and groped. The victim yelled for help, causing the suspect to fle on Anderson Street turning left on Phillips Street.
Police described the man as "a white male, early 20’s, about 5’8” in height, thin build, approximately 150 lbs, fair skin, dark hair and dark eyes, wearing a black or gray flat-brimmed cap, black shirt and believed to be wearing long shorts and sneakers."
Find out what's happening in Beacon Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police have increased patrols and are investigating two other reported assaults in the same area.
The second incident occurred Friday around 11:28 p.m., in the area of Phillips Street. The victim was on the steps entering her residence, when the suspect approached her from behind and knocked her to the ground. The victim was sexually assaulted, and reported the assault lasted seconds before the suspect fled to Phillips Street, according to BPDnews.com.
The suspect in this assault was described as a white male, late 20s to early 30s, about 5' 6", medium build, with wavy or shaggy hair over his ears, light complexion, and wearing a blue hoodie and dark pants.
The third incident also occurred Friday around 11:30 p.m. in the area of Garden Street approaching Phillips Street. The victim observed the suspect on the sidewalk, and after passing him on the street, the suspect approached her from behind. The victim turned and confronted the suspect, who groped her, escaping on to Phillips Street.
This suspect suspect is described as a white male, approximately 25 years old, 5’ 9", medium to thin build, approximately 165 pounds, wearing a black knit cap, dark colored t-shirt, baseball shorts, and dark chin length hair.
Boston Police released these tips for women walking alone in the area.
Police said anyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit at 617-343-4400. Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously are asked to call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
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