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Hey all. My neighbor notified us that he saw 2 men jump out from behind the wall at Kidder and College last night around 11pm and try to drag a woman (who was walking about 50 feet ahead of him from the T) down Kidder. He yelled and they ran off. When the police arrived, they said a similar incident had been reported the week before on Morrison. Has anyone heard of this or similar stories? Does anyone have a description of the alleged assailants?

ARG!!!! THIS PISSES ME OFF TO NO END.

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So I'm trying to find out if my neighbor has a description, and if it sounds like the same folks from the alleged assault on Morrison.

That said (fluffs feathers for appearance on soapbox)--Holy cow, folks!

1. I come from a working poor family and grew up over by Union Sq, got tattoos, etc. PLEASE do not make the assumption that a crime like this (or crime in general) necessarily stems from someone of a lower socioeconomic group.

I don't know if this was an attempted sexual assault, but even if it was, a sexual assault by a stranger is *rare.* BUT given the fact that a similar assault allegedly occurred last week, it seemed worthy to let folks know, so that we can be vigilant and look out for each other.

2. I'm pissed because I refuse to be scared into shrinking my world. And yes, I'm happy to partake in letter-writing, phone calling, neighborly walking patrol of the streets. I feel lucky that I live on a block where folks seem committed to knowing and looking out for their neighbors (*waving* Hi Neighbors!).

3. I'd like to take a moment to say !!!THANK YOU!!! to my neighbor for being an involved and caring person.