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

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

The sufferer informed authorites that they have been strolling residence round 11 p.m. when a number of individuals 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 individual and tried to take their backpack. Officers mentioned the sufferer ran away and referred to as BU police, who have been unable to find the suspects.

The police division mentioned it’s actively investigating the incident and inspired anybody with data to name 617-353-2121. Neighborhood members can even 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 evening — and keep in well-lit areas.
• If confronted by somebody who calls for your property, it is best to give it to them; property could be changed. 
• If you don’t really feel snug intervening in any scenario, notify somebody who can (BU police, 911, and many others.).