[Cp-bulletin] Cambridge Police Issue New Street Robbery Bulletin

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

Issued: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Issued by Cambridge Police Department

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CITIZEN ALERT
 

CITIZEN ALERT: Two Armed Robberies on Kirkland & Scott Streets
At approximately 11PM last night, a 40 year old male was robbed by two men with a knife on Kirkland Street at Irving Street. While police were responding to that incident, another call came in for an incident that occurred at Scott Street and Bryant Street where a 28 year old man was approached by two black males, one described as very heavy set and the other as tall and thin, matching the descriptions given by the victim on Kirkland Street and similar incidents that occurred last week near MIT. To view the advisory from last week, click here.

The suspects asked for the victim's property, and when the victim refused, the tall male stabbed the victim in the upper arm while the heavy suspect assaulted him. The suspects took a cell phone, wallet and cash from the victim and fled the area. The victim was transported to the hospital where he received four stitches to his arm.

In response to these recent incidents, the Cambridge Police Department is working with Harvard Police, MIT Police, and Somerville Police to share information and deploy extra resources in a joint effort aimed at catching the suspects responsible for these robberies.

Cambridge Police would like to remind people that if approached and asked for your belongings, DO NOT RESIST - the robber wants your valuables, not you.

Police also ask residents to take the following precautions when walking at night:

.Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts.
.Always walk with a friend or in a group when possible.
.Walk with confidence. Keep your head up to observe your surroundings and don't look down at the ground.
.If you feel you are being followed, show you are suspicious - turn to look at the person. It sends a clear message that you will not be taken by surprise.
.Do not wear ear buds, headphones, or listen to music when walking alone.
.If someone is following you, cross the street and vary your pace.

More safety tips are available via the Cambridge Police Department website at http://www.cambridgema.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/documents/street%20saftety.pdf

Anyone with information about these crimes or possible suspects is asked to call the Cambridge Police Department at 617-349-3300.
 

Contact Information
 
 
Contact Name: 
Dan Riviello, Communications Specialist  
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Contact Email: 
PIO at CambridgePolice.org 
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Contact Phone: 
617-349-3237 
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