Belmont Ave. and Oakland St.

Police said a United States Postal Service mail carrier was beaten at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Oakland Street in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. The carrier escaped to a post office branch a short distance away, shown in the background of the photograph above.

(Greg Saulmon / The Republican)

SPRINGFIELD — A U.S. mail carrier attacked by at least two youths Wednesday evening as he waited in his delivery vehicle for a red light in the Forest Park neighborhood was taken to Baystate Medical Center for a possible broken jaw and other injuries.

The 57-year-old man was attacked about 6 p.m.at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Oakland Street, Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney said.

Police said the victim took refuge in the Forest Park neighborhood post office, at 393 Belmont Ave.

A large group of males approached the vehicle and began to hit it and rock it, said Delaney, public information officer for the department.

A witness told police that when the mail carrier got out, two members of the group began to hit him in his back. When the victim attempted to cover himself, he was punched several more times, Delaney said.

The suspects then fled toward 279 Dickinson St., and the victim took refuge in the Forest Park neighborhood post office, nearby at 393 Belmont Ave.

Both suspects are described as Hispanic males, approximately 16 years old. One has black curly hair and wore a multi-colored jacket, and the other had shorter hair with a light blue hooded sweatshirt.

Delaney said detectives are investigating. No arrests have been made.

Those with information are asked to call the Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355. Or, they can use the anonymous " Text-a- tip" program. Text "CRIMES" or "274637;" the body of the message should begin with the keyword "SOLVE," followed by the information to police.

Postal service officials could not immediately be reached for comment.