The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a sexual assault case reported Tuesday night in Vadnais Heights. Anyone with information about the attack or suspect or who has video footage from the scene is asked to come forward.
A woman reported she was walking just before 8 p.m. on the sidewalk near the intersection of Centerville Road and Pondview Drive when a man ran up from behind, forced her off the path and sexually assaulted her, according to the sheriff’s office.
After the attack, the woman ran to a nearby home seeking help and was then taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect fled north from the scene toward Ramsey County Road 96.
The suspect is described as a white male with brown, curly hair (short on the sides) and no facial hair. He was believed to be in his mid-20s, stood about 6 feet tall and had a muscular build. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants and glasses, which the victim removed from his face during the struggle, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies and K9s searched the area, collected evidence and interviewed nearby residents and employees at businesses who may have witnessed or overheard the attack.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the suspect, or who has video footage from the area near the time of the assault, is asked to call the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office at 651-266-7331.
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