Arrest could be linked to sexual assault case - KXLT - Fox 47 Rochester MN News, Weather and Sports

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 47) -- Rochester police have arrested a 17-year-old man they say could be linked to a recent sexual assault in the Kutzky Park neighborhood.

The 17-year-old was taken into custody on a probation violation at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Rochester Police Capt. Brian Winters said the 17-year-old is not in custody for the sexual assault reported last Wednesday in the 1200 block of West Center Street, but police are confident the man is the suspect.

Three other incidents involve a suspect who approached a victim or was an intruder in the victim's home. The incidents happened in early May in a general area near Saint Marys Hospital on 2nd Street SW, Highway 52 on the west, Kutzky Park on the north and 6th Avenue on the east.

"These crimes were committed by one individual and we are relatively confident that that individual is in custody on an apprehension order, and we are confident that a link can be drawn between this suspect in custody and the most recent sexual assault in the Kutzky Park neighborhood," Winters said.

The 17-year-old man is being held for 72 hours on a probation violation. During that time investigators are working to put a case together that may link him to all four incidents in the Kutzky Park neighborhood. 

On Tuesday night, more than 50 people showed up to a Kutzky Park Neighborhood meeting to learn more about how they can keep their homes safe. RPD crime prevention specialist Darrel Hildebrant said he is available by appointment to walk through your home and offer security tips. Appointments can be made at: (507) 328-6890.