March 25, 2004

CRIME STOPPER OF THE WEEK

Felony battery

On Friday, March 12, 2004 at around 3:30 p.m., a lone 50-year-old female was viciously attacked at a business complex on Lafayette Street near Reed Street. The victim received severe life threatening injuries and investigators believe the motive for this brutal attack was sexual in nature. The suspect was described as a black male, 27- to 37-years old, 140 to 150 pounds with a thin athletic build and medium complexion.

Case number: 04-2904; Investigator: Sgt. Phil Cooke, Santa Clara Police; Phone: (408) 615-4800

CRIME STOPPERS is a cooperative effort between the local media, San Jose Police Department, and a citizen board of directors. Once a week an unsolved police case is presented to the public. Citizens are urged to call 947-STOP if they have information on any other serious crime. You do not give your name, you are given a code number and if the tip results in an arrest you receive a reward of up to $1,000. NO ONE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE.