SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police are asking the public to come forward with any relevant information concerning a violent sexual assault that occurred on Oct. 12.
The incident occurred at the San Marin Luxury Suites & Apartments complex near Drinkwater Boulevard and Third Avenue. Police are asking anyone who noticed any suspicious activity at the complex between 4 and 9 a.m. to report it to investigators.
Scottsdale police declined to disclose additional details about the investigation but released the following advisory:
"The fall weather may encourage leaving windows and doors open throughout the day and nighttime. We would like to remind our community of the importance of making sure their residences are secure when they are not at home or at night."
Police recently released the photo of a possible witness who may have observed something on the morning of the crime. The man was seen smoking a cigarette and was the only individual seen on the complex cameras during the timeframe of the incident.
The public can submit tips to the Scottsdale Police Tipline at 480-312-8477 (TIPS) or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).
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Silent Witness:
Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities.
The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media.
Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous.
Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case.
Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000.