Maple Grove Police Seek Public Assistance in Elm Creek Park Assault Investigation
Maple Grove police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who randomly attacked a woman on a paved trail in Elm Creek Park Reserve near Mud Lake on Sunday morning. The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 3, 2026 —
Authorities in Maple Grove are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a random assault that occurred on a paved trail within Elm Creek Park Reserve. The incident took place on Sunday morning near the Mud Lake area.
The Maple Grove Police Department has released a description of the individual they are seeking. The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man, believed to be in his early to mid-30s. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and described as heavyset. At the time of the incident, he had short, curly dark hair and was reportedly wearing bright blue shorts. He was not wearing a shirt.
In response to the attack, law enforcement officials are increasing patrols in the vicinity of Elm Creek Park Reserve. They are also extending their request for assistance to residents and businesses located in the nearby communities of Champlin and Dayton. Authorities are asking these individuals and businesses to review any available surveillance footage from Sunday morning that might have captured the suspect or relevant activity.
The specific circumstances surrounding the random attack, including the exact time and the nature of the assault, were not detailed beyond the report of an attack on a woman. No further details regarding the victim’s condition or the suspect’s motive have been provided at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact the Maple Grove Police Department.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
