The State College Police Department is investigating the attack on a young woman that occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. on October 28, 2006 at 616 E. College Avenue at the University Gateway Apartment complex.
The woman was returning to her friend’s apartment and was attacked from behind while entering the building through the rear entrance.
The suspect placed a blanket or similar object over her head, pushed her to the floor, threatened her, and struck her repeatedly. The suspect was chased away by a male who entered the building during the attack.
The male chased the suspect west on Calder Way and across High Street. He was last seen crossing East Beaver Avenue.
The suspect is described as a white male of college age with short, dark hair and glasses. He is approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing tan pants and a white t-shirt at the time of the attack.
To view surveillance photos of the suspect, click here.
Police request that anyone with information should contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, Centre County Crimestoppers at 1-877-992-7463, or submit an anonymous tip online.
The woman was returning to her friend’s apartment and was attacked from behind while entering the building through the rear entrance.
The suspect placed a blanket or similar object over her head, pushed her to the floor, threatened her, and struck her repeatedly. The suspect was chased away by a male who entered the building during the attack.
The male chased the suspect west on Calder Way and across High Street. He was last seen crossing East Beaver Avenue.
The suspect is described as a white male of college age with short, dark hair and glasses. He is approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing tan pants and a white t-shirt at the time of the attack.
To view surveillance photos of the suspect, click here.
Police request that anyone with information should contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, Centre County Crimestoppers at 1-877-992-7463, or submit an anonymous tip online.
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