CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - An attack near Harvard Square leaving people with questions as police search for suspects.
Police say it happened late Thursday night. They say two people wearing ski masks and gloves forced the victim into an alley where the person was sexually assaulted.
“That’s crazy I wasn’t aware of that before you told me so yea I mean it happens but I didn’t know it happened here. So just be careful and be aware of what’s surrounding you.”
The victim was taken to the hospital.
“I was always really grateful for Harvard Square because I thought it was quite safe, like I walked alone at night. I feel like it’s quite safe in comparison to what I’ve heard in other places.”
People say they’ll continue to take safety precautions, especially when they’re alone.
“I do the like basics, if I see someone who looks a bit suspicious on the street, even in the square I like whip out my phone and I pretend to be on the phone just because I think that kind of scares them off maybe a little bit.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 617-349-9151 or report online at cambridgepolice.org/TIPS.
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