Police Offer Safety Tips After Two Stranger Rapes this Week
Media Release from Minneapolis Police Department, June 28, 2013
This week, there have been two reported stranger rapes in the 5th Precinct. Both occurred around 2:00 am in public areas and the suspect approached the female victim while she was walking alone. Suspect descriptions in both cases are limited.
- June 24th at 2:20 am in the area of Franklin Ave W & Lyndale Ave S.
Victim was walking down an alley when the suspect approached her, attempted small talk, then dragged her to a grassy area and sexually
assaulted her. The victim reported that the suspect had a gun and threatened to kill her. Suspect described as a black male, 5'3"-5'7", average build. - June 26th at 2:07 am in the 2800 block of Stevens Ave S. Victim was walking home alone through the park when she heard someone attempting to get
her attention. She attempted to ignore the suspect but she was grabbed
and dragged to an area where she was sexually assaulted. Suspect
described as black male, medium build.
What You Can Do:- Avoid walking alone at night, particularly in isolated or dark areas
- Limit alcohol consumption while out
- If you arrive as a group, leave as a group; don't leave someone behind
- Ensure everyone is able to get home safely before splitting up
- Trust your instincts and stay alert to your surroundings
- Carry your car or house keys in your hand when outside
- If you hear unexpected or suspicious activity outside, look and see if
someone needs help or needs you to call 911 for them
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