Crime

Police seek suspect after man allegedly robbed at knifepoint, assaulted on bike trail in Peabody

The victim told officers that the suspect brandished a knife and demanded a piece of jewelry and cash.

By Heather Alterisio

1 minute to read

A man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint and assaulted in broad daylight Wednesday on a bike trail in Peabody, police said in a statement.

Peabody police responded to the scene on a bike path near Russell Street at 12:11 p.m. The victim told officers that the suspect brandished a knife and demanded a piece of jewelry and cash.

The suspect also allegedly assaulted the victim, injuring his nose. Following the assault, the victim ran from the area.

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned male in his 20s with dark eyes. He was reportedly wearing a black shirt with white lettering and a surgical mask.

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Peabody police, the State Police Air Wing Unit, and two K-9 units reportedly checked the area immediately. No arrests have been made.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to call Det. Matthew Mason at 978-538-6366.

Heather Alterisio

Senior Content Producer

Heather Alterisio, a senior content producer, joined Boston.com in 2022 after working for more than five years as a general assignment reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts.

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