Group of younger males reportedly assault, try and steal sufferer’s backpack on BU campus

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The sufferer was capable of run away and name campus police, Boston College officers stated.

Marsh Plaza on Boston University's campus.
Marsh Plaza on Boston College’s campus. Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe, File

Boston College police are investigating following an tried theft on campus Saturday night time.

The sufferer informed authorites that they had been strolling house round 11 p.m. when a number of folks approached them close to the intersection of Cummington Mall and Commonwealth Avenue, based on the Boston College Police Division. 

The suspects, described as a gaggle of 4 to 6 younger males, allegedly punched the particular person and tried to take their backpack. Officers stated the sufferer ran away and referred to as BU police, who had been unable to find the suspects.

The police division stated it’s actively investigating the incident and inspired anybody with data to name 617-353-2121. Neighborhood members may present nameless suggestions by texting “BU” to 847411. 

BU police supplied a number of security suggestions, together with: 

  • Concentrate on your environment.
  • Belief your instinct.
  • Attempt to stroll in teams — particularly at night time — and keep in well-lit areas.
  • If confronted by somebody who calls for your property, you must give it to them; property could be changed. 
  • If you don’t really feel snug intervening in any state of affairs, notify somebody who can (BU police, 911, and so on.).