An investigation is underway by Saint Paul Police after a woman reported a horrifying experience in her Macalester Groveland home. The victim was awoken early Tuesday morning to the sound of aggressive knocking, followed by a forced entry and assault by an unknown assailant, according to the Saint Paul Minnesota.
Saint Paul police officers are investigating a sexual assault after residential burglary in Macalester Groveland neighborhood.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) April 15, 2024
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The suspect, after barging into the residence, not only robbed the woman but escalated his criminal act by sexually assaulting her. The victim, described as an adult female, had to endure the trauma of the ordeal before managing to contact authorities. Described as a black male aged between 25 to 35, standing 5’10” to 5’11”, the assailant escaped, but he left a mark - a distinctive vertical scar running down his chest, as reported by the Saint Paul Minnesota.
Responding officers arrived at the scene to secure the perimeter and initiated a thorough search for the suspect who had vanished post-assault. Victim support was immediate with Saint Paul Fire medics transporting her to Regions Hospital for evaluation.
Law enforcement with specialization in sexual violence from the police department took the reins of the investigation, backed by forensic experts eager to unlock whatever clues the crime scene would surrender. Hoping to identify and bring the perpetrator to justice, investigators are calling on anyone who might hold information to come forward and contact them at 651-266-5685, as per the Saint Paul Minnesota.
The pursuit of justice finds its keen eyes squinting into the intricate web of community and memory for that one thread that leads to resolve. The Saint Paul Police Department's account on X has pledged timely updates as new details of the investigation emerge.
