SMU student reports she was raped while jogging near campus

An SMU student told police she was raped Sunday when she was jogging near the Southern Methodist University campus.

The woman told police she was attacked about 11:15 p.m. in the 6700 block of Willard Drive, near Central Expressway and about half a mile east of the college campus. She said the attacker had a small knife and grabbed her from behind.

The attack occurred on a residential street of University Park that’s lined with brick homes, sidewalks and trees.

She gave police a description of what the rapist was wearing: a white California Angels T-shirt, blue shorts and white high-top shoes. She described him as a black, in his early 20s, about 6-foot tall and with close-cut black hair.

University Park police are investigating the sexual assault and urge anyone with information to call 214-363-3000 or contact Detective Marshall at 214-987-5359.

SMU sent a crime alert Monday afternoon to students and faculty.