Lexington police believe that a man who tried to sexually assault a woman near UK’s campus last month is connected to other assaults in the area.
They have released a sketch of the man, described by the victim as a white man in his late 20’s to early 40’s, between 5’9’’ to 6’0’’ tall, with a stocky build, dark hair, and dark facial hair.
On August 26 in the area of Arlington Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue, the subject attempted to sexually assault a woman around 12:30 a.m..
Police say that two witnesses were able to chase the suspect off.
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These circumstances around the incident appear similar to other unsolved cases over the past several years, according to police. In each instance, a female victim was walking alone and approached by an unknown man and then sexually assaulted during the overnight hours in neighborhoods near UK’s campus.
Investigators are working to identify the suspect as well as the two witnesses who assisted the victim in the most recent incident.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
