The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Hawk Alert warns of attempted sexual assault

At 3:30 a.m. Jan. 20, the University of Iowa community received a Hawk Alert warning of an attempted sexual assault in central Iowa City.

The attempted assault occurred near the intersection of Clinton and Court Streets, the alert said. A 7:18 a.m. update said the suspect is described as a 5-9, 5-10 black male with a buzz cut, approximately 21-25 years old, wearing a navy blue or black North Face jacket.

The Iowa City police are investigating the incident; they request anyone with information to call 319-356-5275.

— Emily Wangen

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