$1,500 reward offered in May 5 sexual assault near Daniels Park

A $1,500 reward is being offered in the investigation of a home invasion and sexual assault last month.

A woman in her 80s was assaulted about 5 p.m. May 5 in her home along Oakland Road NE across from Daniels Park. Linn County Crime Stoppers announced the reward for information leading to an arrest in the case Friday morning.

The offender, described as a black male, forced his way into the victim's home and stole her car after the assault. The car was found in Hiawatha five days later.

Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect.

From a Cedar Rapids police press release announcing the reward:

Linn County Crime Stoppers wants to help apprehend the individual responsible for this crime. They understand citizens are sometimes fearful to report crime or turn someone in for fear of retribution. Linn County Crime Stoppers is available to report crimes and allow the caller to remain anonymous.

If you have information regarding this or any crime, call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463). If the information you give, leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward. All calls are anonymous.

Linn County Crime Stoppers is supported through donations. There are no tax dollars used when rewards are authorized. Donations can be made to support rewards such as this to:

Linn County Crime Stoppers

c/o Cedar Rapids Police Department

505 First Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

For more information on Linn County Crime Stoppers, contact Sgt. Cristy Hamblin at

c.hamblin@cedar-rapids.org or (319) 286-5439