Two Gropings, One Suspect, One Overnight Arrest: BU's Pattern Timely Warning on 617 and 595 Comm Ave

BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE CRIME ALERT: SEXUAL ASSAULT This notice is a timely warning message. On Tuesday, 10/24/2023, Boston University Police received two reports of sexual assault. At approximately 10:45 a.m., a BU student reported that an unknown person inappropriately touched them while walking down the sidewalk in the BU Central area near 617 Commonwealth Ave. The student did not see who touched them as the sidewalk was very crowded at the time. At approximately 7:10 p.m., a BU student reported that an unknown person inappropriately touched them while riding on the BU Bus near 595 Commonwealth Ave. The person was unknown to the student, and the student was able to get away from this person. Based on preliminary investigation, it appears the same suspect was involved in each case. The suspect is described as a man approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and in his 30s with a goatee beard, wearing baggy pants, black shoes, and carrying an Under Armour backpack. If you witnessed either incident, or have any information, please contact the Boston University Police Department at 617-353-2121. The Boston University Police Department reminds everyone to remain aware of your surroundings and to report suspicious activity immediately.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE CRIME ALERT UPDATE: SEXUAL ASSAULT This is an update on two sexual assault incidents reported to Boston University Police on Tuesday 10/24/2023. Based on preliminary investigation, it appeared the same suspect was involved in each case. Boston University Police officers, with the assistance of Boston Police, were able to arrest the suspect overnight on an outstanding warrant. With the arrest, the individual is no longer a threat to the community. We thank the BU community for their assistance.