Elderly woman beaten, sexually attacked in Allston

Boston Police report a senior citizen out for a stroll around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday was attacked at Harvard Avenue and Gardner Street.

Description of the perp: White Hispanic male in his 20s, about 5'3" with a slim build, short hair, clean-shaven face and poor command of English. He might be on a blue scooter. The victim reports she'd seen him in the area before.

If he sounds familiar, or if you were in that area at that time and saw something, contact detectives at 617-343-4400 or use the anonymous tip line, 1-800-494-TIPS, or text TIP to CRIME (27463).