State Police Step Up Patrols on Esplanade

The State Police has significantly increased patrols along the Esplanade in Boston. Effective immediately there will be extra patrols dedicated to the area on all three shifts. In addition the Troop H Community Action Team (CAT Team) will devote a considerable amount of their time and resources in and around the Esplanade area. They will be patrolling the roadways, walkways and jogging paths in cruisers, on motorcycles and bicycles, and on foot.

The sexual assault on a female jogger on late Saturday evening remains under investigation by Troop H Detectives. All of the Troopers assigned to both the Esplanade and the surrounding patrol areas have been and will continue to be briefed by the Detectives as the investigation continues.

Saturday night's assault took place at approximately 11:00 - 11:15 pm on the western peninsula of the Esplanade approximately ¼ mile west of the Mass. Ave. Bridge. The suspect is described as a black male, early to mid twenties, 5'8", 180 lbs, with a shaved head and a "chubby" build. He was wearing a dark t-shirt and dark shorts at the time of the incident.

Anyone who may have information about this crime or the identity of the assailant is asked to contact the State Police Barracks in Boston at (617) 727-4812.

No further information is available at this time. Please do not call the barracks directly unless you have information relative to the assault.

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