Assault on WMU's Asylum Lake property reported

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A female pedestrian was assaulted this evening—Aug. 5—while walking her dog on Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake property.

The woman reported a male wearing a white T-shirt, red basketball shorts and sunglasses knocked her to the ground and assaulted her at the preserve, which is located near the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Drake Road.

The suspect is described as being 20 to 28 years old, having either a tan or dark complexion with brown hair, and as being 5 foot 8 inches to 5 foot 11 inches tall.

Officers from the University's Office of Public Safety are investigating and gathering a more complete description of the suspect, the time of the attack and other pertinent information.

Members of the community are urged to avoid walking alone on the 274-acre natural preserve or to use extreme caution in doing so until the crime is solved.