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Police release sketch of suspect in MSU assault, attempted kidnapping

CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for April 3, 2023
CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for April 3, 2023 03:18

EAST LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police have released a sketch of the suspect accused of attempting to kidnap a student after allegedly assaulting her on the campus of Michigan State University in February.

According to Michigan State Police, the suspect is accused of grabbing the student from behind as she was walking along Shaw Lane near McDonel Hall around midnight on Feb. 11. 

The suspect then allegedly physically assaulted the woman, leading her to believe he was trying to kidnap her. The victim was able to escape the attacker, who fled the scene on foot.

Police only described the suspect as a white male. If you have any information regarding this incident, you're asked to contact the MSP Lansing Post at 517-322-1907.

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