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BPD Community Alert

Thursday Jan 26, 2023

Photo courtesy of BPD.
Photo courtesy of BPD.  

BPD Seeks the Public's Help to Identify Suspect Following Indecent Assault

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the suspect in the images above in connection to an indecent assault that occurred at about 6:55 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in the area of 50 Malden Street in the South End.

Anyone with information on this individual is urged to contact District D-4 Detectives at 617-343-4683. If the suspect is observed, please call 9-1-1.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

Please refer to the following BPD Tips to help ensure personal safety:

1. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

2. When parking, walking or returning to your car, travel in well-lit and populated areas.

3. Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.

4. Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don't become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.

5. Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.

6. Keep a whistle within reach. If threatened, use the whistle to signal residents for help. Yelling "Fire!" "Help!" or "Rape!" are ways of drawing attention and alerting people of your situation.

7. Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.

8. Carry a cell phone and call ahead to your destination to alert them that you're on the way. Make sure you're expected at a certain time, so in the event you fail to show up, those expecting you will know enough to begin looking for you.

9. Walk with confidence. Don't let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. Anyone at anytime can be a victim of crime so never assume, "IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME."

10. If an unarmed attacker confronts you, believe in your ability to defend, distract, or even incapacitate the attacker enough to escape.

11. If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk towards an open store, restaurant or residence.