Female Assaulted near Fayerweather Street and Ivy Street

On July 24th in the early morning, a woman reported to the Cambridge Police Department that she was the victim of an attempted sexual assault on Fayerweather Street near Ivy St. She was walking home from a friend's house alone. The victim was able to fend off the attacker and the suspect fled the area. The description of the suspect is a Hispanic male in his early 20's, 5'8" dark brown/black hair wearing shorts and a short sleeve button down shirt. Upon learning of the attack, investigators promptly initiated an intensive investigation.

The Cambridge Police Department detectives are actively investigating this incident. if anyone has any information or heard/witnessed anything in this area during the early hours of July 24, please contact the Cambridge Police Department Investigation Division at 617-349-3370 or 617-349-3300.

To help protect yourself from becoming a victim of such crimes, Cambridge Police encourage you to take the following precautions:

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts.
• Always walk with a friend or a group when possible.
• Walk with confidence on the street and at a good steady pace. Keep your head up and observe your surroundings. Don't look down at the ground.
• Do not wear earbuds, headphones, or listen to music when walking alone.
• If you feel you are being followed, show you are suspicious-Turn to look at the person. This sends a clear message that you will not be taken by surprise.
• Change directions. If someone is following you on foot, cross the street and vary your pace. If the person following you is in a car, turn and walk in the opposite direction and promptly call the police.
• Try to remember descriptive information about the suspect (height, age, race, etc.) and promptly call the police.

The Cambridge Police Department offers a self-defense training course for individuals seeking to learn how to physically protect themselves against violence. The course is free and taught by certified instructors. For more information, call the Cambridge Police Department's Community Service Unit at 617-349-3236.