Police: Woman Attacked, Robbed in Cedar Lane Way

A woman who was walking her dog in Cedar Lane Way reported to police that she was struck from behind and robbed Wednesday afternoon.

According to police reports, the woman, who was visibly upset, said she was walking her dog when a man she didn't know came up behind her and pushed her against a brick wall, stole her dog's purse, which she was carrying, and fled. 

The right side of the woman's face was swollen from the attack and she complained of mouth and shoulder pain, as well as scrapes to her right leg. 

Officers searched the area but could not find the man the victim described. 

Tuesday, March 12

• At 11 a.m. police responded to 145 Pinckney St. for a report of a motor vehicle.
• At 4:45 p.m. police responded to 100 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny by shoplifting, under $50.

Wednesday, March 13

• At 3:50 p.m. police responded to Cedar Lane Way for a report of an unarmed robbery (see above).

Thursday, March 14

• At 9:30 p.m. police responded to 165 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny from a motor vehicle, $200 or more.
• At 11:30 p.m. police responded to 148 Cambridge St. for a report of larceny from a motor vehicle, $200 or more.