Crime & Safety

USF Police Issue Sketch of Rape Suspect

A man sexually battered a student, according to police.

A student at the University of South Florida was sexually battered in a Kappa Residence Hall Sept. 19, according to USF Police, and police have released a sketch of the person they think committed the crime.

The student said the assault took place on the first floor of Kappa Hall between 4:07 and 5:15 p.m., according to police.

Police say the attacker is a white male, 5-feet-10-inches to 5-feet-11-inches, and weighs between 180 and 190 pounds. He has brown shaggy hair, no facial hair and eyes that appear to be sunken in. He was wearing dark green cargo shorts and a grey T-shirt. He had an odor of Axe body spray or deordorant.

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Those with information regarding this case, can call Det. Rick Warnell or Det. Jeffrey Collins at 813-974-2628.


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