The Cambridge Police Department is actively investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred during the late evening hours of Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Harvard Square area. Preliminary information indicates that the victim was walking in the vicinity of Harvard Square when two unidentified individuals wearing black ski masks and gloves approached and forced the victim into a nearby alley. The victim was later transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information related to this incident, including surveillance or dash cam video, is strongly encouraged to call our Criminal Investigations Unit anonymously through our tip line at 617-349-9151 or online at cambridgepolice.org/TIPS.

CPD has assigned extra patrols to the area as an additional precaution. As always, residents are reminded to call 911 immediately if they ever feel threatened or observe any suspicious activity.

Alert sent on 05/16/2025 at 11:22AM EDT

To submit a tip via text message text TIP650 and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 6 - Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 7 - Riverside, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 8 - Agassiz, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 9 - Peabody, Private - Harvard Square Business Association, and CAMBRIDGE POLICE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

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