Police Seek Suspect in Trail Assaults

St. Louis Park police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of incidents where at least five women reported being grabbed or attempted to be grabbed by a man on an electric scooter along the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail. The incidents occurred between October 9 and November 12, 2024, spanning from Dakota Park in St. Louis Park to the Cedar Lake area in Minneapolis. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5'7'' tall, with a thin build and aged in his late teens to early twenties. Authorities emphasize the importance of not approaching the suspect if seen, but rather calling 911 with any sightings. Police encourage anyone with information or who may have been targeted to reach out via their crime tip line or email. The situation has raised significant concern in the community as women fear for their safety while using the trail.