Story Published:
Oct 4, 2007 at 2:39 PM CST
Story Updated:
Oct 4, 2007 at 2:39 PM CST
WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- The Howell County Sheriff’s Department released a drawing of a man who posed as a police officer and stopped two women on rural roads this month.
The fake cop raped the first woman but the second one managed to fight off her attacker and run away.
The sheriff’s department says the rapist is white, about 5-foot-8, has a stocky build, short
sandy blond-brown hair, may have scratches or injuries on his eyes and head, and
may drive a light or tan colored car similar to a Ford Crown Victoria, a model
used by many law enforcement agencies. His
car had a red and blue light on the dash.
The first attack was
shortly after 10 p.m. on June 5 just of U.S. 160, three miles west of West
Plains. The second attack was
around 10:30 p.m. on June 10 on Highway CC, five miles west of West Plains.
Anyone with information can
call the Howell County Sheriff’s Department tip line at (417) 293-5051 or send
an email message to tips@howellcountysheriff.com.
