Campus & Community

Armed robbery reported on Chauncy Street

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On Jan. 26 at approximately 11:50 p.m., a male undergraduate student reported that he was the victim of an armed robbery while walking on Chauncy Street near Massachusetts Avenue. The victim stated that he was approached by three males who robbed him of his wallet, cell phone, and watch. During the robbery the victim was struck on the arm with a blunt metal object but was not physically harmed. The offenders then fled the area in a green sports utility vehicle.

The first suspect is described by the victim as a “light-skin male,” 20 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 145 pounds, and wearing a light, hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect, also described by the victim as a “light-skin male,” was further described as 20 years of age, 6 feet tall in height, 175 pounds, and wearing a black coat. The victim could not provide a detailed description of the third suspect.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Cambridge Police Department at (617) 349-3370.