A woman was assaulted by a man outside of a wellness center in Everett, Massachusetts, Monday morning, according to authorities.
The incident happened at about 7 a.m. on Maple Street, Everett police said, where the victim was heading back to her car when she was approached by the man who was on a moped.
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The man then went to her car door, opened it and exposed himself, according to police, who said he started to touch the victim.
The woman screamed, which caused him to take off on his moped, police said.
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Staff members at the Everett Community Health and Wellness Center confirmed the woman who was attacked was working out at their facility and was walking out to her car at the time.
The man was wearing a ski mask, long sleeves, a helmet and riding a moped without a license plate, according to police.
The woman wasn't injured and left the area with a friend, police said.
The mayor's office said in a statement that there will be directed patrols in the area.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the Everett Police Department at 617-389-2120.
