Police Search For Man Assaulting Women In Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Fort Collins have issued a warning after they've received reports about a man making unwanted advances and assaulting women in the last several weeks.
According to police, the suspect has physically assaulted three women in five separate incidents.
"In each case the woman was outside alone and none of the women received serious injuries," police said in a statement.
The incidents have occurred near Shields Street and Taft Hill Road, and West Prospect and West Drake Roads in the early to late evening hours.
In each case the victims have described the man as a Hispanic male, 30 to 35 years old and approximately 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8. He has a medium to slightly heavy build with short to shaved hair.
"Citizens are reminded to always use caution, be in groups, carry a cell-phone and be aware of one's surroundings," police said.
Additional Information From Fort Collins Police Services
Anyone who has contact or witnesses this male come in contact with someone else is asked to call 911 for immediate assistance. Anyone with any knowledge of these past incidents or who may have information regarding a suspect is encouraged to call Detective Jim Lenderts at (970) 416-2949 or Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868. Crime Stoppers may also be reached through their web site at www.stopcriminals.org.
