Probe into masked men in black incident at a standstill

A reported incident involving two masked men in black allegedly robbing a man outside LA Fitness got plenty of attention in Saugus social media circles last month. But Saugus police issued a statement this week, noting that the investigation is at a standstill because the alleged victim won’t talk to local police investigating the incident – which may or may not have happened.

“Some of you have called regarding a viral video going around of an apparent assault at the LA Fitness in Saugus,” Saugus Police Communications Strategist Kelli O’Hara said in a statement to media this week.

“The incident occurred last month, below is the information we have at this time,” she said.

“Just after 5pm on May 5, 2025, Saugus Police responded to the parking lot of LA Fitness for a reported fight in progress. Upon arrival two men had fled the scene in a white vehicle, and the victim of the assault elected not to identify himself or cooperate with the investigation by police,” O’Hara said.

“A video of the incident has gone viral and police welcome further information regarding this case. It appears the incident was not random and the victim appears to have been targeted by the other men leaving no further public safety concern,” she said.