Bend Police seek tips to identify suspect in early-morning assault on COCC campus

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police said Thursday they have yet to identify a suspect in an assault early Tuesday morning on the Bend campus of Central Oregon Community College.

Officers responded around 1 a.m. Tuesday to the reported assault on a 19-year-old woman who was struck on the head, Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila Miller said. She was taken to St. Charles Bend for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Miller told KTVZ News on Thursday that they have not been able to identify a suspect at this time. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Deschutes County non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

COCC officials sent this alert to staff and students by text and/or phone around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday:

“COCC Alert: Early this morning, an individual was assaulted on the Bend Campus. The victim reported being struck over the head by an unknown assailant. The suspect fled and has not been identified. Local law enforcement is investigating. Anyone with information, please contact Bend Police Department at 541-693-6911.”