Cambridge Police detectives are investigating a report that a Cambridge woman in her 20s was physically assaulted in the area of Market Street and Windsor Street while walking her 8-month-old dog around midnight on Monday, December 5. The survivor noticed the male suspect walking on the other side of the road wearing all back and a black ski mask. After she passed him and eye contact was made, the suspect turned around and approached her. He then reportedly tackled her to the ground and struck her multiple times. The suspect then took off from the survivor with the dog via its leash, but the dog was able to later escape from the suspect. Officers and Pro EMS quickly arrived on scene and treated the survivor for injuries. She later declined transportation to a hospital.
Following an initial investigation and outreach by the Cambridge Police, the dog was reunited with the survivor later on Monday afternoon after being located by a Good Samaritan. As part of their investigation, Detectives have also been able to retrieve surveillance footage from nearby residents. The attached footage features the suspect, who was walking in the area of where the assault took place more than an hour before it occurred.
The Cambridge Police are actively investigating and seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect associated with this assault. If anyone has any information related to this incident, they are encouraged to call the Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300 or 911 in an emergency. Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. To send tips via email, visit http://www.cambridgepolice.org/Tips.
In the meantime, Cambridge Police have been and will continue to provide enhanced attention to the area, particularly during the evening and early morning hours.
