SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department is actively investigating a report regarding an incident involving a female student from Shrewsbury High School who said she was physically grabbed by an older male.
The incident reportedly occurred in the evening of Dec. 9 in the Stoney Hill Road area of town. The student had taken the late bus home from Shrewsbury High School and was walking in a wooded area to the Cherry Hill-Cherry Street neighborhood with another student, according to a message from Superintendent Joe Sawyer.
The man is described as being in his 50s or 60s. Police said the student reacted immediately, and the man released her and fled. Shrewsbury Police Department said it conducted a comprehensive search of the area using drones, K9 units and officers; however, the suspect was not located. The department has launched a full investigation into this matter and will increase patrols in the area to ensure public safety.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information should contact the Shrewsbury Police Department at 508-841-8577.
