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Maple Grove police seek suspect in Elm Creek Park attack
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on Sunday at around 8:30 a. A woman was attacked by a man on a paved trail.
A woman was attacked by a man on a paved trail. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 8:30 a.m. and the suspect allegedly forced the woman to the ground. He is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man with short curly dark hair, and was seen wearing bright blue shorts.
The man's actions were random and he put a shirt over the woman's mouth before fleeing. Police are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect and are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby areas.
Further details about the incident and the suspect are available, including a description of his height and possible clothing items he may have been carrying. Authorities are increasing patrols in the area and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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