Vadnais Heights sexual assault prompts suspect search
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was sexually assaulted just before 8 p.m. Tuesday near Centerville Road and Pondview Drive in Vadnais Heights after a man ran up from behind and forced her off the sidewalk. The suspect, described as a white male in his mid‑20s with curly brown hair, about 6 feet tall with a muscular build, fled north; deputies and K9s searched the area and investigators are seeking tips and any nearby video. Anyone with information or footage from the time of the attack is urged to call 651‑266‑7331.
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📌 Key Facts
- Incident time/place: just before 8 p.m. Tue., Oct. 28, near Centerville Rd & Pondview Dr, Vadnais Heights
- Victim sought help at a nearby home and was taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment
- Suspect: white male, mid‑20s, curly brown hair, ~6' tall, muscular build; fled north
- Deputies and K9s conducted a search; evidence collection and witness interviews underway
- Tip line: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office 651‑266‑7331; request for surveillance video