Staff Report

Police don’t yet have any additional leads in an attempted sexual-assault incident that took place last week in downtown Redmond, according to Janessa Rosick, public information coordinator for the Redmond Police Department.

At about 9 p.m. on Feb. 5, Redmond police officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 16100 block of Northeast 85th Street, according to assistant chief Kristi Wilson.

Officers contacted a female who reported as she was leaving her place of employment that she was approached by an unknown masked male who initially demanded money, but when the victim refused the suspect physically assaulted the victim.

During the altercation the suspect placed his hand inside the victim’s clothing to commit a sexual assault. The victim was able to scream and fight back, causing the suspect to run off. A K-9 track was unable to locate the suspect.

The general suspect description is a male of an unknown race, of average height and build, wearing a dark jacket or sweatshirt.

Rosick said a backpack was recovered within the perimeter police set up, but it is unknown at this time if it is related to the incident.

The case is under investigations by Redmond detectives. If anyone has information related to this case, contact Detective Natalie D’Amico at (425) 556-2500.