Sketch Released of Suspect from Lake Quannapowitt Sexual Assault
Wakefield Police have released a drawing of the man they believe to be responsible for attacking a female in Colonel Connolly Park last week.
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Wakefield Police have released a drawing of the man they believe to be responsible for attacking a female in Colonel Connolly Park last week.
On the evening of March 20, a female victim reported an unknown male grabbed her while she was walking around Lake Quannapowitt at 8 p.m. The victim was able to get away safely.
The suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, about six feet tall, and 170 pounds with dark-colored eyes, a buzz cut, and a little facial hair. The victim said he was wearking a dark-colored long sleeved shirt and jeans.
The victim said that she had just finished jogging and was walking with her headphones on. She reported a male suspect came up from behind her and grabbed her and pushed her to the ground. The victim said she began to kick and scream and the suspect took off on foot towards Quannapowitt Parkway. The victim suffered several bruises related to the struggle.
During the struggle, an unknown passerby yelled to the victim that he was going to call police, but police never received a call from the man. Police are asking the potential witness to come forward to help with the investigation.
Since the incident, Wakefield Police have been maintaining a visible presence in the area during the evening.
Erica
10:50 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Another reason why it's unsafe to run or walk with head phones. Need to constantly be aware of our surrounding-even in Wakefield!
Sara Jacobi
11:19 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Yeah, especially at night, and by yourself. Hey, I should publish a list of safety tips. I'll work on that.
Katherine kennedy
11:25 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What time did the incident happen?
Sara Jacobi
11:56 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Katherine - 8 p.m.
melissa
11:47 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
I know it is always good to be aware of your surroundings no matter what city/town you are in but it isn't her fault that he assaulted her. By the way it sounds he most likely would have done it even if she didn't have headphones on. Please don't make her feel guilty or that maybe only if she didn't have her headphones on it wouldn't have happened because being assaulted I am sure she having a hard time dealing with it.
Don
12:17 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
This really burns me up for a lot of reasons. No.1 I work out all the time and people like this make others fear me, when really I am just another person working out. It happens at the Lake all the time, it happens up at Breakheart too. I walk over at the rail trails in Peabody, which is really remote and isolated. I see a lot of ladies up there and you can just read the look in their eyes and see the fear/concern. These type of people cause that.
Erica
3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Not trying to place guilt on the runner. Just stating an important safety tip that we all need to remember. I never run with headphones, mostly so I'm aware of my surroundings due to traffic, and not for the muggers. I agree with Don's comment on Breakheart. I will not go alone - too scared, which is very unfortunate. More disappointd in the witness who obviously didn't help a person in need. We need more good Samaritans out there!
Don
7:38 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
I don't think you can find a more lighted, populated place than where this happened. It is sort of isolated, but too many people go buy all the time. That is the reason I don't go to the Lake. This really is bad. I am into racewalking and the best part is that I can walk with an MP3 player and listen to my musice for hours. You really lose yourself and it is great. As you can tell, I am not a lady and the odds of me being attacked is low. I imagine many ladies like to listen to their music and go along just like me, and then you have to look out for this. I used to work out at high school football stadiums, love the tracks. But some girl was attacked just like this, and then guys like me get suspicious looks from anyone. As you can tell, I am not a fan of these people, believe me I would react if I saw this.
Kristen
7:57 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Just a little odd the witness never called the police and she waited several days before reporting it. Seems a little fishy.
Emily M
10:17 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
AGREED. something is fishy with this story. why wait to report it? why did the witness wait to report it too? also, there's usually a gang of harley riders across the street at the honeydew AND this is probably the busiest intersection of the whole lake. Something does not add up here.
Ron Powell
12:48 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
The incident happened at 8pm on March 20; she reported it on March 21. And Colonel Connolly Park is set in from Lowell Street, and it's not particularly well-lit. It also has a sloping beach. That area and the upper Quannapowitt Parkway (which the Town inexplicably does not keep lighted after dark) are the two most isolated areas. I run twice around this lake, six days a week. It is an entirely believable scenario.
Sanya
8:50 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Well.. I feel bad for the victim but unfortuantely this is what happens on planet Earth. If one can help to walk before darkness falls, that is great, but if not, you are left at probability that mentally retarded "by choice" will appear. I walk the lake when the weather it's nice and right after work.... I usually try to stay away from forest area where there is no lighting, but sometimes I just take a chance just to be able to see good creatures, squirells, gease and so forth.
marilyn paladino
7:21 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
there's nothing "fishy" about this story! how would you feel if you were attacked by a rapist? the witness probably wanted to scare the guy off by yelling he was going
to call the police - and she reported it as soon as she could think straight. JERK!
Don
8:49 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
She did the right thing by screaming, you would think those "Wild Hogs" at the coffee shop would hear it and do something.
Lisa Haynes
6:29 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Maybe the witness was one of the so called wild hogs? I know someone who hangs there with them and have heard many stories of them being of assistance to people. Can't judge a book by its cover!
Ron Powell
1:05 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
I run around this lake twice a day, six days a week. Sometimes I run in the morning; other times in the evening. In the evening, especially after dark, I can count on witnessing motorists driving around the lack and harassing female pedestrians. I usually attempt to confront these motorists; however, they are cowards and they speed off.
About five months ago, a motorist driving a tan or yellow hyundai sudan drove around the lake throwing objects at joggers as he drove by. Several pedestrians reported him. The police presence has improved since then, but it's still an issue. I keep my smartphone camera on, and I have started taking photos of the motorists who are harassing pedestrians. Since I do frequently jog around the lake at night, I will be happy to work with the Wakefield Police Department and other joggers to catch these guys. Keep your smartphone cameras turned on, and when these motorists drive around harassing you, take their pictures (including license plate numbers). I am in the process of creating a WordPress blog where other pedestrians can upload the images of these motorists, and the Wakefield Police Department can take it from there.
Sara Jacobi
2:57 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
Ron - what an idea! Sort of like a 21st Century neighborhood watch. You should post the blog when it's ready at wakefield.patch.com/announcements/new to let everyone know about it.