CSPD seeking community assistance to identify sexual assault suspect

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is asking for community help in identifying a suspect and the suspect's vehicle involved in a kidnapping and sexual assault.

CSPD states that the pickup truck is described as a dark-colored, extended-cab vehicle. A forensic sketch of the suspect was also completed. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately six feet tall, and was wearing all black, a beanie-style hat, and a face covering.  The suspect removed the hat and face covering during the assault, says police.

CSPD says they were dispatched to Quail Lake Park, located at 915 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, for a reported kidnapping on July 8 around 1 a.m.

During the investigation, Police confirmed they found the female victim at a business in the area of Geyser Drive and East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. 

People who live and work near Quail Lake tell KRDO13 that this is not the kind of crime they’re used to seeing in the area. 

Many say they walk, bike, or picnic at the park regularly, but now, they’re thinking twice.

According to police, the victim said that she was at the park with a friend and had returned to her vehicle when an unknown male in a pickup truck approached her.  The male forced her into the pickup truck and drove her approximately two miles away.  The male then sexually assaulted the victim before letting her go.

CSPD is asking anyone with any information regarding this suspect or this investigation to call the non-emergency line at 719-444-7000.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

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