Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Tuesday.
Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Tuesday.
A woman student, a sophomore, was reportedly attacked in a bathroom in the school’s geology building at around 4:30 p.m. The victim was able to fight off her attacker, who fled in a 2003-2006 red Ford Expedition with tan or gold on the bottom.
The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, 6-feet tall, 160-180 pounds with a thin build, curly blond hair and facial acne. He was wearing a white tank top and black surf shorts.
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Jesse Kerr at 961-8883 or jkerr@co.hawaii.hi.us. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.