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| NORTH END ASSAULTS | |
| A-1 Downtown Boston, Massachusetts: In recent weeks, there have been two incidents that occurred in the North End that need to be brought to the attention of residents.
In the first incident, an unknown suspect accosted a woman on Charter Street at Greenough Lane. The victim yelled and the suspect fled. In the second incident, there was an attempted sexual assault of a woman by an unknown suspect on Commercial Street at Greenough Lane. In this incident, the victim kicked the suspect and the suspect fled. The victims were not able to provide a description of the suspect(s). Both incidents are under investigation. It is unclear at this time if the incidents are related. Additional patrols have been added in the area and will continue. We are encouraging North End residents, particularly women, to take additional precautions when walking alone at night. If residents observe any suspicious individuals in the area, they should call 9-1-1. Here are some additional safety tips: -Always be aware of your surroundings--especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas. -Be watchful as to who is out there and what is going on. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Do not become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an IPOD. -Show that you are in control walk with confidence. Be assertive do not let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. -If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk towards an open store, restaurant or lighted house. -If you feel threatened, call out to residents that you need assistance. Yelling Fire, Help and/or Rape, as you are being assaulted, also signals people to assist you. Also, use a whistle to signal for help. | |
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| http://www.citizenobserver.com/alert_crime.jsp?id=534154 | |
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