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The Indiana Daily Student

Bloomington woman reports rape

Victim says she met alleged attacker on MySpace

A Bloomington woman contacted the Bloomington Police Department early Wednesday morning after she was allegedly raped.\nThe victim, a 22-year-old woman, told police that she met her alleged attacker on MySpace and decided to meet him for dinner, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report. The victim said the suspect did not want to drive home, so she directed him to a Motel 6. \nThe victim said she was raped in the suspect’s hotel room. She told police the suspect was drinking before the rape occurred. \nAfter the rape, the victim went to the hospital immediately for examination, Canada said. She had abrasions to her face and elbow.\nOfficers were unable to locate the suspect or his vehicle.\nAnyone with any information is encouraged to call Det. Rob Shrake at 349-4477.

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