CLERY RELEASE

February 25, 2002

Contact: Lieutenant B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923

 Cellular (573) 999-1979

COLUMBIA, Mo – At 12:11 a.m., Mon. Feb. 25, the City of Columbia Police Department received a report of an incident were a male subject had grabbed a female students arm possibly attempting to pull her into a vehicle. The incident occurred on Rollins Street near Richmond Avenue.

            A female student walking westbound on Rollins Street had a white male pull up beside her in a vehicle and ask her if she wanted a ride.  The female student declined the ride and continued walking westbound on Rollins Street.  The male exited the vehicle and grabbed her arm.  The female student pulled away from the subject and ran to a nearby acquaintance’s house.

            The suspect is described as a short white male, slim build, and facial hair.  The vehicle, possibly a Cougar, was described as maroon, newer body style, and tinted windows. 

Anyone with any information on this incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 573-875-TIPS.

            Crime prevention tips can be obtained from the University Police Departments Crime Prevention Unit at 573-884-7809.

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