Portland Police Investigating Sexual Assault in Lents Park
Several officers arrived in the area and located the victim who told police she was walking when she was struck on the head by the suspect then sexually assaulted.
(PORTLAND, Ore. ) — Police in Portland are searching for a suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault in Lents Park.
Portland police say on Monday at 11:52 p.m., east precinct officers responded to Lents Park, located at Southeast 92nd Avenue and Holgate Boulevard, on the report of a sexual assault.
Several officers arrived in the area and located the 24-year-old female victim who told police she was walking in the neighborhood when she was struck on the head by the suspect then sexually assaulted in the southeast area of the park, near the basketball courts.
The victim described the suspect to officers as an African American male, 30 to 49 years old, 6'1“, 170 to 180 pounds, "sunken" hazel to gold-colored eyes, wearing a red FUBU hooded sweatshirt, old white ragged shoes without laces, and that he was armed with a small bat and had a gun in his waistband.
The victim told officers that she may have seen the suspect in Lents Park in the past but could not be sure.
Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit Detectives are in contact with the victim and are investigating the case.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact detective Jennifer Musser at (503) 823-1097, jennifer.musser@portlandoregon.gov.
The Portland Police Bureau collaborates with government agencies and community organizations that provide access to advocacy services to victims of sexual assaults.
A victim may be accompanied by a sexual assault advocate or other appropriate support person during the reporting process and/or criminal investigation.
* Multnomah County Victims' Assistance Program: Provides support during the reporting of sexual assaults and referrals to victim services and resources: (503) 988-3270.
* Portland Women's Crisis Line (PWCL): Provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources: 24 hour crisis line: (503) 235-5333, or 1-888-235-5333.
* Project UNICA - (Proyecto UNICA): Provides access to advocacy services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis line: (503) 232-4448, or 1-888-232-4448.
Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength, GirStrength and BoyStrength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.
To learn more information about these programs, call (503) 823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength
Source: Portland Police
