BG Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault – UPDATE

UPDATE:

Bowling Green (April 11, 2012 ) –  UPDATE:  As a result of continuing investigation in this case, the alleged victim, Sarah Elizabeth Stawiarski, 12/11/89, admitted that she had fabricated her claims of abduction and sexual assault and was cited to appear in Bowling Green Municipal Court on the charge of Falsification, ORC 2921.13, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and released on her own recognizance.

Bowling Green (April 10, 2012 ) –   A female victim reported that while entering her apartment building in the 400 block of E. Court St, in the late evening hours of April 1, 2012, she was abducted and sexually assaulted.

The victim reported that as she was attempting to enter her building, 2 white males forced her into the back of a car and drove her around while she was sexually assaulted. At some point the car stopped and the driver entered the backseat and continued the assault while the other suspect drove.  The suspects were described as white males, 1 standing over 6’ tall and thin, the second was shorter than 6’ tall and stocky.  The female describes the vehicle involved as being a compact, dark in color with a tan interior, clean, 4 door.

She reported the incident to the Bowling Green Police during the early evening hours of April 5, 2012.  The victim was referred to the Wood County Hospital, where she was treated and released.

Investigation into the incident continues.

Anyone having any information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Police Division at (419) 352-2571 or Wood Co. CrimeStoppers at (419) 352-0077 or (800) 54-CRIME.  Persons contacting Wood Co. CrimeStoppers have the opportunity to remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000 if the information that they provide proves to be pertinent to the case.