College students alerted after rape

College of St. Scholastica students are recieving e-mail alerts regarding an attacker who sexually assaulted a woman last Sunday morning before dawn. The attack occured outside. The college is located in Duluth, MN.

A spokesman says the student did not report the attack to police, but did notify a staff member. The student was taken to a local hospital for tests and treatment.

Vice President Steve Lyons wouldn't say if the alleged victim knew her attacker. He provided few details for fear of harming a future police investigation.

His e-mail says the campus has a security officer in response to the report and that the college is reviewing its security tapes as part of its own investigation.

Because the attack was not reported to police, the police cannot start an official investigation until the victim reports her attack to the local law enforcement authorities.