Masked Men Commit Knife Point Robbery on Minuteman Bike Path

By John Waller

Two masked men robbed a man at knife point on the Minuteman bike path near Thorndike Field in Arlington at about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.

The victim told police that he was walking from the Alewife MBTA Station when he was jumped by the two masked suspects, one of whom had a knife. The suspects took his backpack, which had his laptop and several books, he said.

Anyone who was in the area or who has information is asked to contact Arlington Police at 781-643-1212. Your call may remain anonymous.