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davis_squareThis is Deputy Chief Paul Upton of the Somerville Police Department with an important public safety message for residents in your area.
On Thursday evening, at about 11:30 p.m., a 23 year old woman was assaulted as she walked in the vicinity of Holyoke Road near Elm Street. [Added by Ron - This is just east of the Shaw's shopping center] The victim had walked from Porter Square toward Elm street . The victim reported that she was grabbed from behind and indecently assaulted before she screamed, apparently scaring off the suspect. The suspect then fled on Elm Street. This incident is similar to other recent incidents in this area.
The victim described the suspect as a white male, possibly in his mid-twenties, about 5’- 8” tall and was clean shaven. He was wearing a dark hoodie and possibly jeans. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact Somerville Police at 617 625-1212, or text SPD617 to Tip411.
As always, we urge residents, particularly women, who may be walking alone at night, to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. For your safety, you should try to remain on well lit routes and avoid wearing headphones or earbuds. Keep your cell phone readily available but avoid distracting phone calls. If you suspect you are being followed, head for a store or building that you know to be open. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable about someone near you, head for a populated area and call 911 immediately.
The police department has increased patrols of both marked and unmarked cars in this area and we are working with other police agencies to identify and apprehend this suspect. If you see anyone or anything unusual, please call 911 immediately. Thank you.
On Thursday evening, at about 11:30 p.m., a 23 year old woman was assaulted as she walked in the vicinity of Holyoke Road near Elm Street. [Added by Ron - This is just east of the Shaw's shopping center] The victim had walked from Porter Square toward Elm street . The victim reported that she was grabbed from behind and indecently assaulted before she screamed, apparently scaring off the suspect. The suspect then fled on Elm Street. This incident is similar to other recent incidents in this area.
The victim described the suspect as a white male, possibly in his mid-twenties, about 5’- 8” tall and was clean shaven. He was wearing a dark hoodie and possibly jeans. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact Somerville Police at 617 625-1212, or text SPD617 to Tip411.
As always, we urge residents, particularly women, who may be walking alone at night, to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. For your safety, you should try to remain on well lit routes and avoid wearing headphones or earbuds. Keep your cell phone readily available but avoid distracting phone calls. If you suspect you are being followed, head for a store or building that you know to be open. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable about someone near you, head for a populated area and call 911 immediately.
The police department has increased patrols of both marked and unmarked cars in this area and we are working with other police agencies to identify and apprehend this suspect. If you see anyone or anything unusual, please call 911 immediately. Thank you.