Crime & Safety

Downtown Rape: Police Release Suspect Sketch

The alleged Tuesday morning assault occurred between midnight and 1 a.m.

The USC police department has issued a sketch of a suspect in an alleged robbery and rape that took place between midnight and 1 a.m. Tuesday.

According to a city of Columbia release, the incident occurred in the 1400 block of Blossom St. near East Quad Residence Hall.  

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Inv. April Owens at 803-777-4215.

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Anyone with information regarding the identity and location of this man is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC (888-274-6872).  Your call will remain anonymous.  

You may also email or text your anonymous tips to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com or texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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