Sketch of kidnapper released
Lisa Gu
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The Foothill-De Anza College police department has released a sketch of the individual suspected of attempted kidnapping and indecent exposure.
A 24-year-old female De Anza student was the victim of attempted kidnapping on Jan. 26 in Parking Lot E.
"The victim was shown several photos of individuals including a person of interest, someone we felt matched the description and has a criminal history of sexual related crimes," Chief of Police Ronald Levine said.
Police told the victim that the person who committed the crime may not be in the photo line up.
"We asked her if she recognized any of the individuals, but she did not recognize anyone as her assailant," Levine said.
The investigation is continuing and police are exchanging information with sex crime units of local law enforcement agencies.
Patrols have increased on campus, but police refused to disclose adittional details to prevent criminals from reading the information.
"Rest assured that our patrols of the campus have increased and that's the message we want the De Anza community to receive," Levine said.
No similar incidents have been reported in areas near De Anza, he said.
"A slight increase in requests for escorts has been noted," Levine said.
Students who would like an escort can call campus security at (408) 864-8811 until midnight every day of the week.