Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Parkway North High School | Crime

Police are investigating after a woman said she was raped in Maryland Heights.

Authorities said the 18-year-old victim stated that she was walking home from a friend’s house near the intersection of Bennington Road and Fee Fee Road when a subject approached, grabbed her, and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect was described as a heavyset Hispanic male in his 40’s with side burns, approximately 5’6 to 5’8 inches tall, weighing from 175-200 lbs., wearing a grey t-shirt and dark colored pants.

The suspect ran from the scene in an unknown direction and is currently not in custody. The female was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information should contact the St. Louis County Police at 889-2341 or make an anonymous call to Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS.