Woman sexually attacked while walking in Brookline

Brookline Police report a woman walking with a friend at Naples Road and Gibbs Street around 1:25 a.m. was sexually attacked:

The victim yelled out and the suspect fled on foot turning onto Naples Road toward Commonwealth Avenue. BPD units responded to the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. Boston and BU police were notified and an investigation is ongoing. He is described as a clean shaven black male, approximately 5’7”, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information can contact police at 617-730-2222.