[identity profile] littlecitynames.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] davis_square
Got this email from Tufts today:

On October 22, 2011 at approximately 1:15 am, a female Tufts student was the victim of a sexual assault. The victim notified Medford Police about the incident. The victim stated, while walking down College Ave at the corner of Stanley Ave, Medford, a male attacked her from behind. The victim was knocked to the ground and fought off the suspect. The suspect fled on College Ave in the direction of George Street or Stanley Ave. The victim was not injured.

Medford, Tufts, Somerville, Transit K-9 and Massachusetts State Police K-9 were notified and investigated the attack. An area search of the surrounding streets was conducted with negative results.

The suspect was described as:

Hispanic Male, 5’5” to 5’ 7” tall, thin build, late teens, dark short hair, dark eyes, wearing a dark hoodie.

friendly moderator note

Date: 2011-10-22 03:23 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] ron_newman
Thanks for posting this. Please add a Subject so that people can easily find it later.

"Wearing a dark hoodie" seems to be a common factor in all these recent reports.
Edited Date: 2011-10-22 03:24 pm (UTC)

Re: friendly moderator note

Date: 2011-10-22 07:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mindstalk.livejournal.com
I do have to wonder if we're seeing an increase in incidents or in reporting of them beyond the police blotter.

Date: 2011-10-22 08:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] somerfriend.livejournal.com
I spotted a Fox 25 news reporter and camerman this morning near Porter Square (their was an assault near Porter recently) I'm sure they plan to sensationalize it. Also reported on WBUR.

Re: friendly moderator note

Date: 2011-10-23 03:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] benndragon.livejournal.com
They all say "dark hoodie", which makes me think it's one guy. (it might be a group with a signature piece of clothing, but since he keeps getting away I'm much more inclined to think it's one dude).

Re: friendly moderator note

Date: 2011-10-23 04:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] benndragon.livejournal.com
I'm utterly confused by your comment. Here's what I'm referring to:
1. "On Thursday evening [10/20], 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. . . 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. (this post (http://davis-square.livejournal.com/2742707.html))
2. "At approximately 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning [10/02], a 28 year old woman was assaulted as she walked in the area of Orchard Street. . .The victim described this suspect as being a white male, 30-40’S, average build (but strong), 5-07 to 5-09, sporting a dark scruff or beard that had some gray in it. He was wearing a dark hoodie (hood up), blue jeans, and dark colored shoes (not sneakers), and he had two rings on fingers on his right hand." (this post (http://davis-square.livejournal.com/2727159.html))

I would be surprised if these and the one mentioned here weren't all done by the same guy.

Date: 2011-10-23 04:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] benndragon.livejournal.com
I assume the assault you mention is this one (http://davis-square.livejournal.com/2742707.html)?

If it is the same guy, it sounds like he's getting bolder. I hope someone stops him in short order.

Re: friendly moderator note

Date: 2011-10-23 05:22 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] ron_newman
I don't understand - which report mentioned a white hoodie instead of a dark one?

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