Armed Robbery 685 Commonwealth Av
Boston University Police officers report that on 4/28/2009 at 9:00 PM the victim was attacked by two young males. She stated that she left 685 Commonwealth Av through the rear door and when she reached the corner of the building and turned right she was startled by two white males. One of the male suspects was holding a folding pocket knife and demanded the victim’s pocketbook. The victim then struggled with the suspects over the purse. The second suspect then displayed a knife by opening the blade and grabbed the victim by her hair. During the scuffle one of the suspects hit the victim in the jaw but she continued to struggle and was able to knock the knife from one of the suspect’s hands and both suspects then fled in the direction of Granby St. The victim described the first suspect as a white male, dirty blonde hair, 6′ tall, 180 pounds, 25 YOA, thin build wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect had brown hair, between 22 and 25 years of age, wearing a white t-shirt with an unknown logo on the back, long knee length copper color shorts and a pair of grey and blue New Balance shoes. The victim further stated that both males appeared to be students by their clothes and young appearance.
If you have any information regarding this incident plaes contact the Boston University Police Detectives at 617-353-3436 and refer incident 9009499.