Massachusetts State Police are investigating two reported sexual assaults alongside the Charles River in Waltham, together with a lady who informed police that she was raped.
Police are trying into whether or not the 2 alleged assaults have been dedicated by the identical particular person. State Police have additionally elevated visibility within the space following the assaults.
The first incident occurred on the evening of Sept. 14, when a lady reported that she was attacked whereas strolling alone alongside the Riverwalk.
The woman was grabbed from behind, pushed in opposition to a tree, and raped and indecently assaulted, in accordance with police. The woman mentioned she didn’t flip round to have a look at the attacker. The assault ended when the assailant thought he heard somebody approaching and left, the woman informed police.
Earlier within the night, the woman was with a bunch of associates strolling close to the Elm Street entrance to the Riverwalk.
Then final Thursday night, a 37-year-old girl reported that she was operating on the Riverwalk bike path close to Prospect and Crescent streets when she was approached from behind by a person — who touched her inappropriately two separate occasions.
The suspect was driving a bicycle, and didn’t say something throughout the assaults, police mentioned. The girl ran off with out confronting the assailant.
The sufferer described the person as both white or Hispanic, of common peak and construct, presumably in his 20s or 30s, who was carrying an orange hoodie.
“Visitors to the Riverwalk should always be aware of their surroundings, carry a cell phone and call 911 immediately if they feel threatened or observe any suspicious activity, and stay in well-lit areas if possible,” State Police mentioned in an announcement.
Police are urging anybody with details about both incident to name Troop H Detectives at 617-740-7544.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”