EDITOR'S NOTE: The MUPD originally provided a description that said the suspect was wearing black pants. They later provided an updated description and photos showing light pants.
The Marquette University Police Department (MUPD) is investigating the armed robbery and sexual assault of a female Marquette student that happened early Wednesday morning.
What we know in the investigation
According to MUPD, it happened just before 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, near North 14th Street and West Kilbourn Avenue.
The suspect, described as a Black man around 20 to 30 years old, approached the student and displayed a weapon before he allegedly sexually assaulted her and forced her to turn over her property.
The student was taken to the hospital.
According to MUPD, the armed suspect fled on foot heading northbound on 14th Street.
He’s described by police as around 6 feet tall, with a slim build and Black braided hair. The suspect was seen wearing a dark beige hoodie, light colored pants, white shoes, a blue hospital mask and a black backpack.
As a new video shows a person wanted for questioning by MUPD, students around campus stay vigilant after Wednesday's incident.
"I feel generally safe on campus, but I know in the nighttime you should definitely feel safe," said sophomore Micaela Gennett. "I personally carry pepper spray if I'm by myself and definitely travel with your friends."
Contact police
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MUPD immediately at (414) 288-6800.
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