News Flash Home
The original item was published from 1/24/2020 2:50:00 PM to 1/1/2021 12:00:09 AM.

News Flash

News Releases

Posted on: January 24, 2020

[ARCHIVED] ELPD Investigating Early Morning Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection to this case.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Friday, Jan. 24 just after 6 a.m., East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) officers responded to a report of an armed robbery and sexual assault at an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Abbot Road.

The suspect, armed with a handgun, made entry into the apartment through an unlocked door and, while inside, the suspect physically and sexually assaulted three female victims. Prior to leaving the apartment, the suspect stole various electronics from the victims. The victims required medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident.

The suspect is described as a college-age black male that is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. He was wearing dark clothing, including a black, zip-up hooded sweatshirt and partial face covering. He was armed with a silver revolver and is believed to be right-handed.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, with ELPD detectives currently following up on leads. Community members with information about this case are encouraged to call the ELPD Detective Bureau at (517) 319-6884.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in News Releases

East Lansing Winter Fest inside a snowglobe

Winter Fest is Coming Saturday, Dec. 9

Posted on: November 27, 2023
A fleet of police vehicles under a pink sunrise with the ELPD logo in the lower right corner

ELPD Investigating Fatal Crash

Posted on: October 11, 2023
Dialog: A Newsletter for East Lansing residents with a photo of trick-or-treaters on Grand River Ave

Dialog October 2023

Posted on: October 6, 2023
Happy Labor Day

City Office Closures for Labor Day

Posted on: August 31, 2023
Four Officers from the PEACE Team stand in front of MSU's Sparty statue

P.E.A.C.E. Team Progress Report

Posted on: June 8, 2023
News ELPD update

ELPD Update on Fatal Car Crash

Posted on: April 6, 2023

ELPD Investigates Fatal Car Accident

Posted on: April 5, 2023
News ELPD update

Update on ELPD Threat Investigation

Posted on: March 9, 2023
loved

Counseling Services Offered at ELHCC, ELPL

Posted on: February 24, 2023
watertap

Conserve Water Notice Has Been Lifted

Posted on: January 12, 2023
watertap

Conserve Water Notice Remains in Effect

Posted on: January 12, 2023