Brooklyn Park police announce arrest in sexual assault case
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Brooklyn Park police say they have made an arrest related to a sexual assault incident.
A woman was sexually assaulted at gunpoint in her Brooklyn Park home early Wednesday morning, and officers formed a task force to locate and arrest the suspect.
Police respond to early morning assault
What we know:
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers responded to a report of an assault in the 7500 block of Jersey Ave N at about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Police say the suspect entered a home around 5:30 a.m., held a gun to the victim’s head and sexually assaulted her. The suspect left the scene before the 911 call was made, and officers were unable to locate him after searching the area.
Arrest details:
Authorities announced around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday that the suspect was peacefully taken into custody after a SWAT team and detectives served a search warrant in the 7600 block of Hampshire Avenue North around 6 p.m.
Police say they believe the suspect is also connected to another recent sexual assault case.
The suspect is now in custody to face charges of probable cause criminal sexual conduct, aggravated robbery and burglary.
Brooklyn Park police form taskforce
Why you should care:
Police created a special taskforce focused on finding the suspect after the assault.
A similar incident was reported in Brooklyn Park last week.
What we don't know:
No updates have been provided on the victim’s condition.
The Source: Information was provided by the Brooklyn Park Police Department.