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Police: Assault suspect knocking women over, taking pictures up skirts

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) Boston Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an assault suspect who is reportedly targeting women wearing skirts.

Investigators say five female students have been assaulted over the past six weeks in the area of Ashford Street in Brighton. In each incident, the victim was pushed to the ground and the suspect used his iPhone to take a picture under the victim's skirt.

Each assault occurred between the hours of 12 a.m. and 2 a.m., with the most recent attack taking place on Nov. 6. The suspect is described as a white or light skinned Hispanic man between the ages of 19 and 30, with a thin or average build.

Anyone with information is asked to call District 14 Detectives at 617-343-4256. Tips can be made anonymously to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting ‘TIP' to CRIME (27463).