Police proceed to attempt to observe down the suspect accused of assaulting a lady alongside the Waltham Riverwalk final weekend, as authorities on Friday launched a police artist’s sketch of the assailant.
Massachusetts State Police and Waltham Police hope that somebody will acknowledge the suspect and make contact with investigators.
Police imagine that the suspect is a Hispanic male, in his late 20s or his 30s, and is about 5 ft, 7 inches tall. He was reportedly sporting a baseball hat on the time of the assault.
A lady instructed police that she was assaulted at round 8:45 p.m. on Sunday within the space of Newton and Farwell Streets.
The lady reported that she heard footsteps behind her and was then grabbed from behind by the suspect, who tried to place his hand over her mouth.
“The victim was able to scream and struggled to get free,” a State Police spokesperson mentioned in an announcement. “The assailant then let go of her and ran off. The woman turned and saw the assailant fleeing.”
Units from Waltham Police and State Police responded and searched the realm, however they weren’t capable of finding the suspect.
“We urge the public to be aware of their surroundings and the presence of other people around them when walking in any public space,” the State Police spokesperson mentioned. “People ought to carry a cellular phone, don’t put on headphones, and may take into account carrying pepper spray.
“If you see anything or anyone suspicious call 911 immediately,” the spokesperson added. “If you are assaulted, if at all possible scream, make noise, and fight back.”
Police are urging anybody who acknowledges this suspect or has any details about the assault to name Massachusetts State Police Troop H Detectives at 617-740-7544, the Waltham Police Department at 781-314-3600, or name 911.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”