Police seek suspect in series of indecent assaults near Beachmont MBTA station

Advocate Staff Report

REVERE, Mass. (AP) — Police in Revere are searching for a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of indecent assaults targeting women near the Beachmont neighborhood, authorities said.

Investigators say three incidents have been reported since January in the area surrounding the Beachmont MBTA station, with the most recent occurring March 7.

According to the Revere Police Department, the assaults occurred late at night between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. In each case, the suspect allegedly approached a woman from behind, touched her inappropriately and then fled.

Police said the suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old, standing about 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall with a thin build and short dark hair. Surveillance footage indicates he appears clean-cut and does not have facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and light-colored jeans.

In one of the encounters, investigators said the suspect spoke to a victim in Spanish.

Authorities believe the incidents are related. The reported assaults occurred Jan. 13 near Winthrop Parkway and Roughan Street, Feb. 19 near the Beachmont MBTA station on State Road and March 7 again near the station.

Police said patrols have been increased in the Beachmont area as detectives continue to investigate.

Residents are being asked to review any home security or doorbell camera footage that may show suspicious activity during the times of the reported assaults.

Police are also urging pedestrians, particularly in the Beachmont neighborhood, to remain alert and aware of their surroundings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Revere Police Department at 781-286-1212 or call 911.