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Saugus Police Seek Two Masked Suspects in Square One Mall Parking Lot Attack

Police are seeking tips after releasing a security-camera image of two masked suspects.

Overview

  • The family returned to their vehicle around 8:00–8:30 p.m. Monday and found two men who had broken into the car, according to police.
  • When confronted, one suspect displayed a knife and the other allegedly punched the mother's 11-year-old in the stomach before both fled.
  • Investigators released a security-camera photo and reported no arrests, urging anyone with information to call the Saugus detectives’ bureau at 781-941-1187.
  • The men were described as 18–20 years old, dressed in black with beanie-style hats and masks, last seen running toward the lower-level bus stop by the closed Sears Automotive building.
  • Police said nothing was reported stolen, the family did not seek hospital care, and they have not yet located bystanders the victim said witnessed the attack.