Police & Fire

Video Released of Beacon Hill Sexual Assault Suspect

The Boston Police Department is asking community members who may recognize the individual seen in the enclosed video to help identify him. The individual seen in the video (at the top of the screen) is wanted for questioning in connection to the sexual assault which occurred on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

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At about 2:15pm, on Thursday, May 30, 2013, officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the area of Anderson Street. According to the victim, the suspect approached her from behind and groped her. The victim further states that she yelled for help and, upon doing so, the suspect fled along Anderson Street towards Phillips Street.

The suspect is described as a white male, early 20’s, about 5’8” in height, thin build, approximately 150 lbs, fair skin, dark hair and dark eyes, wearing a black or gray flat-brimmed cap, black shirt and believed to be wearing long shorts and sneakers.

Investigators are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit at (617) 343-4400. Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously are encouraged to call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently guards and protects the identities of community members who wish to aid investigation anonymously.