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Notice to Campus Community: Off Campus Battery Reported by MPD [Posted 10/18/14]
October 18, 2014
MACOMB, IL -- The Macomb Police Department (MPD) is investigating the report of an aggravated battery that occurred off campus in the early morning hours Saturday, Oct. 18.
A female reported to MPD that she was walking in an alley near the 500 block of West Elting Street when she was approached, and struck, by a male unknown to her. The suspect also attempted to remove an article of her clothing. The suspect is described as a white male, 6' tall, with a medium build, pale skin and dark hair and dark eyes. The female reported she was able to break free and run from the area.
If anyone has any knowledge that may assist in locating and/or identifying the suspect, contact Macomb police at (309) 833-4505, the WIU Office of Public Safety at (309) 298-1949 or Macomb Area Crime Stoppers at (309) 836-3222.
Individuals can also send information to the Macomb Police Department's anonymous Text to Tip service by texting the word MPDTIPS along with the information to CRIMES (274637).
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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