Video Of Man Accused Of Grabbing Girl In Cambridge: Police

CAMBRIDGE, MA —Police are releasing video of the two sisters under the age of 14 walking quickly down Williams Street with a man they didn't know in the hopes someone will recognize the man who the girls say grabbed one of them.

The girls told police they were walking together at approximately 5:30 p.m. when they were approached by a man they had not seen before in the area of Pleasant Street and Auburn Street, according to police.

The man asked for directions and then grabbed one of the sisters by the arm. He then proceeded to hold on to the girl and take the sisters down several streets and then stopped at what police believed was Salem Street.

He asked the sisters if they wanted to go down an alley with him, and when the sisters said no, the man told them he was sorry, and let go of the girl. The girls ran off. They described the man to police as black, in his 40s or 50s, and about 5’8” and as wearing a black jacket and beanie hat. The girls told police he smelled like alcohol.

This happened just days after another young woman reported someone followed her home in a separate incident police don't believe is connected.

Police are asking for anyone who may have walked past the two girls and the man as they walked.

Related: Girls Report Strangers Grabbing, Following Them

Additionally, we have attached a map of their walking route. In particular, we are looking to speak to any individuals who may have walked by the victims and suspect during their route. Call 617-349-3300. #CambMA 2/2 pic.twitter.com/jd6S8RJJwi
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