City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 27, 2014

CONTACT: Sgt Joe Bernhard
Public Relations Unit/Mounted Unit Supervisor
(573) 441-5470
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Sexual Assault Investigation Referred to Columbia Police by The University of Missouri Police Department

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SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION REFERRED TO COLUMBIA POLICE BY THE UNIVERSITY                      OF MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT


On 01-25-14 the Columbia Police Department received information from
the University of Missouri Police Department regarding the possible rape
of Sasha Menu Courey in February 2010. The incident possibly occurred
in the 600 block of Huntridge Drive. This crime had not previously been
reported to the Columbia Police Department.


The Criminal Investigation Division will review the information available
about the case. Detectives will follow up on the leads the information
contains and decide what course of action is best. The Department will
not make any further comment on the details of the investigation as it is an
ongoing sexual assault case.


If you have any information about this incident please contact the Columbia
Police Department, non-emergency number 573-442-6131 or Crime
Stoppers at 573-875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.



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Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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