CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — UPDATE:
According to police, there have been no further sightings of the suspect on campus, but police remain on scene.
Original Story
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Police Department has issued a warning to stay away from campus, or shelter in place, as officers search for a wanted man.
MIT Alert: Police searching for suspect in Main Group bldgs along Mass and Vassar. Stay away from area. If nearby, shelter indoors. More info: https://t.co/tI4xZYURuH
— MIT Police (@MITPolice) January 2, 2025
Police say the suspect, who is currently wanted by the Somerville Police Department, was last seen in Building 37 around 5:40 p.m.
The suspect is described as a 47-year-old white man standing 5′11″ tall, 175 lbs, with a salt-and-pepper ponytail. He was wearing a dark jacket with a light shirt and blue jeans.
Police are asking those who encounter the man to call the MIT Police at 617-253-1212.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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