The Iowa City Police Department thanks the Cedar Rapids Police Department and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation for their assistance in this case. No other information is available at this time.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Original press release from Oct. 12, 2023:
At 2:09 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, Iowa City Police responded to a report of a sexual assault. The victim reported being attacked by a man while walking near the alley of the 200 Block of South Van Buren Street approximately half an hour earlier.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Alex Stricker at 319-356-5456, AStricker@iowa-city.org, or using the Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers information below.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and exercise caution when walking, particularly at night.
Whenever possible, walk home at night in pairs or groups.
Stick to well-lit and heavily traveled streets.
If walking alone, try to avoid distractions such as talking on your phone. Have your phone in your hand or easily accessible with 911 on speed dial. Know your location - street names, intersections, or nearby businesses - to give directions in an emergency.
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
