Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer has been assaulted and robbed in Oakland, her office confirmed in a tweet on Monday.
The incident, which happened "earlier" Monday, happened in or near Oakland's Jack London Square. It was not immediately clear if any suspect or suspects were in custody.
Earlier today former Senator Barbara Boxer was assaulted in the Jack London Square neighborhood of Oakland. The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car. She is thankful that she was not seriously injured."
— Barbara Boxer (@BarbaraBoxer) July 26, 2021
She's "shaken up but not seriously hurt," according to KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern. It's not known what injuries the 80-year-old senator sustained.
KCBS Radio has reached out to Boxer and Oakland police for comment but has not yet heard back.
Boxer represented California in the U.S. Senate for four terms before opting not to run for re-election in 2016.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
