October 29, 2009
Fens update
Robert Nesti READ TIME: 2 MIN.
The Boston Police Department issued a formal community alert after the report of an assault of a female victim early in the morning of Oct. 24 in the Fenway neighborhood.
"Officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking home in the area of Agassiz Road when three males (1 Hispanic and 2 black) approached her," the alert read. One of the suspects then stopped the woman from passing and began talking to her. "According the victim, as she attempted to ignore and get by them, one of the suspects knocked her to ground and dragged her into the brush." According to reports, the woman was then sexually assaulted by one of the suspects.
The Police Department provided witness descriptions of the three suspects:
All three suspects were wearing backpacks and proceeded in the direction of Park Drive following the assault.
The alert, published here, encouraged community members to carry cell phones, remain aware of their surroundings, and avoid walking alone late at night.
The Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone who may have seen or heard something or has information relevant to this incident is urged and encouraged to contact the Sexual Assault Unit at (617) 343-4400.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or texting 'TIP' to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of all individuals who wish to provide information anonymously.
Robert Nesti can be reached at [email protected].
