Boston police said Sunday they are investigating a reported rape that happened in the city's downtown area earlier in the weekend.
Officers and members from the department's sexual assault unit responded to a report of a rape around 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the area of Harrison Avenue in Downtown Boston.
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Police released photos of the suspect wanted in connection to the sexual assault and asked for help identifying him. The suspect is described as a man in his 20s, about 5’8” tall with a medium build. He was a wearing a black jacket, blue shorts, grey sneakers, and driving a black four-door Honda Fit with possible temporary out of state registration plates, police said.
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The Boston Police Department's sexual assault unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with any information is asked to call detectives directly at 617-343-4400.
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).
If you are a victim of a sexual assault that has or has not been reported to police and would feel more comfortable seeking confidential advice from a non-law enforcement agency, the Boston Police Department encourages you to call the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) at 1-800-841-8371. BARCC provides free and confidential counseling, case management, legal, and medical advocacy services to survivors in the greater Boston area.
