MEDIA RELEASE

July 31, 2010

Contact: Captain B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923
 Cellular (573) 999-1979

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN ASSAULT:

At approximately 2:20 a.m., Saturday, July 31, Officers from the University of Missouri Police Department responded to the report of an assault that occurred near University Avenue and Hitt Street.

The victim described the suspect as a white male in his early twenties, heavy set, wearing a yellow shirt, and khaki shorts.  Investigators were able to pull video images from cameras in the area that match the general description of the suspect.  Some of these photos are in the following:

Photos removed due to size. 8/2/2010

The female victim was treated at the scene and released.  Additional details cannot be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with any information is requested to call Detective Michael Laughlin at (573) 884-2605, or CRIME STOPPERS at (573) 875-8477.  Individuals may also submit tips on-line at 875tips.com.  You do not have to give your name and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1500 if your information leads to an arrest.

MUPD 8-2010