Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident

There’s an aggressive assault suspect on the loose in Watertown. It doesn’t have any warrants, but it does have whiskers and a tail.

Watertown Animal Control warned residents Tuesday to be on the lookout for a rogue raccoon in the area of 140 Arsenal St. The furry fiend allegedly lunged at a woman and bit her pants before being kicked and running away, the department said on Facebook .

With the suspect still at large, animal control officials are urging anyone who sees a raccoon acting strangely to give them or the Watertown Police Department a call. Possibly in the hopes of avoiding a repeat offense, they reminded residents to be cautious around local wildlife.

Anyone with information about the clawed crook can call Watertown Animal Control at 617-972-6446 or Watertown police at 617-