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UPDATE - Overland Park PD says assault on trail is 'unfounded'

Posted at 11:51 AM, Jan 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-13 22:19:00-05

UPDATE - The Overland Park Police Department released a statement Sunday night saying the reported sexual assault on the Indian Creek Trail earlier that morning is 'unfounded.' 

According to the statement, the determination was made after an intense investigation. 

Here is the full statement: 

"The Overland Park Police Department has determined after intense follow-up, the sexual assault on the Indian Creek Trail near Lamar is unfounded.  The Overland Park Police Department would like to thank the citizens and media for their efforts and concerns regarding this case."

No further information was released. 


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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - A female jogger was assaulted by a man on the trail near Indian Creek Drive and Lamar early Saturday morning.

Police say a woman was jogging on the trail about 6:30 Saturday morning when a white man assaulted her.

He is described as late 30's or early 40's, 6' tall, athletic build and unshaved. 

He was wearing a black stocking cap, tight Adidas running pants, zip up black jacket with front pocket, and dark shoes.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call police.