Crime & Safety

Waltham Police Investigating Another Robbery Attack in Downtown Waltham

The latest attacked happened on Main Street in Waltham.

Waltham Police are investigating another downtown robbery attack which they say could be linked to previous robberies.

"It's certainly possible and something we are checking into," Waltham Police Sgt. Tim King said on a possible link to previous attacks, including one on Oak Street.

On Saturday at around 5:04 p.m., a 52-year-old Waltham man was walking near 704 Main St. (across from the Waltham Public Library) when five men jumped from some bushes and pushed the victim to the ground, according to Waltham Police Sgt. Tim King. 

The suspects, which King said were Hispanic, took some cash out of the victim's pocket and fled the scene. Police do not have a more detailed description of the suspects, or photos and video of them, King said. 

The victim, who walked to the police station to report the incident, suffered a head laceration and was taken to the hospital, King said. 

Waltham Police have added extra patrols to several area of the city, King said. Police advised pedestrians to be aware of their surrounding and don't wear headphones. If they are followed, run into an open business to get away from the suspicious person.


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