The Boston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance after an incident of aggravated assault that occurred last Saturday night in the Roxbury neighborhood. According to a community alert issued by the department, detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are asking for help to identify a suspect in connection with the assault that happened at 688 Parker St., Mission Hill.
The incident, which took place at approximately 11:46 PM on the 14th of September, has prompted an investigation and the police have released a description of the subject—a black female said to be heavyset, around 40 years of age, with braided hair dressed in a purple shirt and ripped blue jeans who may be known to frequent the Mission Main Area, however, no further details regarding the specifics of the assault or the victim have been disclosed at this time.
The detectives involved are canvassing the community and actively piecing together the events that led up to the assault, while the Boston Police Department remains keen on protecting the safety and confidentiality of any potential witnesses. They are urging anyone with information related to the suspect or the assault to come forward, offering multiple ways for individuals to contact the department directly or share information anonymously.
Contact information for the District B-2 Detectives has been provided as (617) 343-4275 for those choosing to help with the inquiry through direct communication, furthermore, community members can also contribute tips anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting 'TIP' to CRIME (27463)- the BPD reiterates that it will "stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner."
