Police Seek Masked Man Wanted for Knifepoint Rape in Cambridge

Investigation Underway for Sexual Assault in Cambridge
Police Seek Masked Man Wanted for Knifepoint Rape in Cambridge
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CAMBRIDGE, MA – The Cambridge Police Department is actively investigating a sexual assault reported to have occurred on Friday at approximately 9:18 p.m. in the Cambridgepark Drive area.

The assailant, described as a masked man wielding a knife, assaulted the victim in a commercial building restroom.

In response to the incident, the Cambridge Police, along with the Massachusetts State Police and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, are working diligently to process the gathered evidence and identify the suspect. The police have increased patrols in the area as a precautionary measure.

The public is encouraged to report any relevant information anonymously through the Cambridge Police Department’s tip line at 617-349-9151 or online at cambridgepolice.org/TIPS. Residents are also reminded to call 911 if they feel threatened or observe suspicious activity.