BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Boston Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of a sexual assault near the Boston Common early Sunday morning.
BPD released a photo of the suspect, who appears to be wearing a baseball cap, a dark sweatshirt and blue jeans. BPD said the assault occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday in the area of 2 Charles Street, in The Public Garden.
"Detectives have learned that the suspect encountered the victim in the area of Bromfield Street, where he forcefully brought her through the Boston Common into the Public Garden where he sexually assaulted her." BPD said. "The suspect is described as an unknown male."
BPD said anyone with any information can call detectives directly at (617) 343-4400, and any 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).
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(Photo: Boston Police Dept.)