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Sexual assault reported
Police: Woman says four black males pulled her into bushes
VALDOSTA — Authorities continue to investigate a reported sexual assault that occurred one week ago.
According to the Valdosta Police Department, a woman reported that she was walking in the 600 block of North Troup Street between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when four black males confronted her. The woman told police that the males pulled her into some bushes and sexually assaulted her, reports stated.
The victim, reports continued, was treated at and released from South Georgia Medical Center.
The victim did have some scratches and bruises on her from the encounter, police noted.
The victim is cooperating with police.
According to reports, an investigator is following up on any and all of the information she provided to the police.
Anyone with information about this or any other crime in the area is asked to notify the Valdosta Police Department’s Bureau of Investigations at (229) 293-3145 or the Anonymous Crime Tip Line at (229) 293-3091.
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