UIPD issues Crime Alert 17-13
University of Iowa Police make arrest in connection with Saturday Hawk Alert
The University of Iowa Police Department has made an arrest in connection with an attempted sexual assault reported behind Mayflower Residence Hall on Saturday, Sept. 23, which later led the department to issue a Hawk Alert.
UI Police arrested Fitsum Russell, 28, of Cedar Rapids on Monday, Sept. 25. He is charged with assault with intent to commit sex abuse, a Class D felony.
UIPD Issues Crime Alert
UI Police actively investigating Saturday Hawk Alert
On Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, University of Iowa Police received a call at 4:31 a.m. about a possible assault behind Mayflower Hall.
When UI Police arrived at 4:36 a.m., the suspect was still on scene, but fled. Police pursued him on foot, checked the area, and called in a K9 to assist with the search but were unable to locate the suspect.
After gathering information about the incident, a Hawk Alert was issued at approximately 5:54 a.m., which included a description of the suspect.