LYNNWOOD — Police are investigating a sexual assault reported Saturday on the Edmonds Community College campus in Lynnwood.
The victim, a female student, was attacked about 11 p.m. Saturday* in parking lot “E” just south of Rainier Place. The suspect, described as being in his 20s, had blood on his clothing when he ran away.
A detective has been assigned to the case, Cmdr. Jim Nelson said. No other information was immediately available.
Anyone who may have seen the man running away is asked to call police at 425-670-5600.
The college did not release news of the attack until Tuesday. In the meantime, EdCC students and employees are advised to take extra safety precautions, particularly at night.
Correction, May 6, 2015: The attack occurred at 11 p.m. Saturday. The time was incorrect in an earlier version of this article.
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