NEW: Worcester PD Investigating 2 Assaults Tied to Use of a Dating App
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
First Assault
The victim, a 19-year-old male, reported that he arranged to meet a female at an apartment on Laurel Street after talking to her through a social media dating app.
Upon arrival at the apartment, two male suspects attacked the male in the stairwell.
The victim reported that the assault took place at approximately 12:30 a.m.
Second Assault
The second assault was reported on January 10 when Worcester Police responded to a local hospital for a report of a stabbing victim.
Upon arrival, officers met with a 33-year-old male victim who reported that he arranged to meet a female at an apartment on Laurel Street through a social media dating app.
When the victim arrived at the apartment, two male suspects attacked him and robbed him of his phone and wallet. During the attack, the victim was stabbed.
His injuries are considered non-life threatening.
Police Asking For Help
The Investigation is ongoing. Police have not disclosed which dating app was involved.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD and your message or a web based message by clicking here.
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