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Police investigating second assault in two days near UWM campus

UWM Police
Posted at 3:32 PM, Nov 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-12 16:32:48-05

MILWAUKEE — Police are investigating a second report in two days of someone being assaulted near the UWM campus.

The latest incident happened today around 12:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of N. Oakland Ave. The suspect came from behind the victim grabbing and lifting her off the ground.

The suspect is described as black male that's 6-feet tall and between 20-25 years old. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a North Face Jacket over it that had a logo on the back right shoulder. The suspect was also wearing olive green cargo or regular pants.

Monday's assault happened in the 2700 block of N. Frederick Ave. Police say that an unknown suspect grabbed the victim from behind and fondled her.

Milwaukee Police are investigating both cases.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call the Milwaukee Department Tip Line at 414-935-7360.