Overland Park police ask for public’s help finding sexual assault suspect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Overland Park police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected in a sexual assault and robbery Tuesday morning.

The man entered a home near West 97th Street and Reeder Street around 2:40 a.m.

The victim did not know her attacker but described the man as being in his late 20s to early 30s with a stocky build, according to Overland Park police.

He was wearing a black jacket and a black beanie-style hat.

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

“While incidents like this are extremely rare in Overland Park, we are fully aware of the seriousness and urgency of the situation,” OPPD Chief Doreen Jokerst said in a statement. he said. “This is why community support is so critical to our work, and we trust the public to help us in situations like these.”

Anyone with information about the suspect should call OPPD at 913-890-1413. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 816-474-8477.

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