Revere police are calling on commuters and neighbors to speak up after several women reported being touched without consent while walking in the Beachmont neighborhood this winter. Incidents were reported on Jan. 13, Feb. 19 and again last Saturday, all involving a victim approached from behind. No arrests have been announced.
In a Facebook post, the Revere Police Department described the suspect as a Hispanic male about 5’4″–5’7″ with a thin build and short dark hair. In one incident, he was reportedly wearing a black jacket and light-colored jeans. Police say the encounters happened in the Beachmont MBTA station area and along Winthrop Parkway near Roughan Street, and they are asking anyone with information to call (781) 286-1212 or dial 911.
Detectives Seek Footage and Witnesses
Detectives say they have canvassed the neighborhood and believe the incidents may be related. “Remain alert and aware of your surroundings,” the Revere Police Department advised in the post, urging residents to check doorbell and home-surveillance video for any suspicious activity.
Background: Beachmont and Transit Safety
Beachmont has seen similar public sex-offense incidents in past years. In August 2024 the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced charges after a man was arrested for exposing himself on the Beachmont platform. That earlier case underscored ongoing transit safety concerns even as investigators now work to determine whether the incidents are connected…