Burnsville Police have increased patrols after an alleged assault reported near Crystal Lake West.
Police say an unknown male suspect approached the female victim on a park trail near Crystal Lake West around 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 1. They say he placed his hand over her mouth and claimed to have a weapon. Police say the victim managed to fight off the suspect. She called 911 after returning home safely.
Police say the suspect is described as a light-skinned black man in his 30s, approximately 5’7” tall, wearing dark-colored clothing and a gray vest…