Cambridge Police Alert of Indecent Assault and Battery in Kendall Square

UPDATE

Dorchester Resident Summonsed for Kendall Square Indecent Assault and Battery

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 4, 2015 – A 29-year-old Dorchester man will be summonsed to court for Indecent Assault and Battery following an investigation by the Cambridge Police Department of an incident that took place in Kendall Square Saturday morning. The suspect will appear in Cambridge District Court on a date-to-be-determined.

“In addition to the good work of our detectives, patrol officers and the MIT Police, the Cambridge Police would like to thank the citizens and the media for their assistance in helping us identify this suspect,” said Deputy Superintendent Steven DeMarco. “We received a number of useful tips, which assisted in expediting our investigation.”

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The Cambridge Police Department is asking residents to be vigilant after a female reported that she was touched inappropriately by a male after exiting the Kendall Square train station.

At approximately 7:20 a.m., a female reported that after exiting the Kendall Square train station, she was approached by a black male, after a brief conversation, the black male grabbed the woman’s buttocks. The female yelled then punched the suspect in the face. This seemed to startle the male who then walked away.

The suspect is described as medium build with dreadlocks, wearing a red shirt and black pants.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text message to TIP411 (847411). Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message.                                                                                                                

To avoid being victimized, Cambridge Police encourage women to take the following precautions when walking anytime of day::

• Do not wear earbuds, headphones, or listen to music while walking alone.

• Always walk with a friend or in a group when possible.

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts.

• 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.

• 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.

• Try to remember descriptive information about the robber (height, age, race, etc.) to relay to police when reporting the incident.

More safety tips are available on the Cambridge Police Department’s website at www.CambridgePolice.org/SafetyTips.