SIU Police say they've identified two of the suspects in last Friday's battery on campus, and they're looking for information on the third.
Investigators say they've looked over surveillance video and interviewed witnesses, and have now identified the two women suspected in the attack.
Police say one of the women was an SIU student, the other is not affiliated with the university.
Authorities are still looking for the man involved in the incident, and have released an image from the surveillance video hoping to get more information about him.
The victim was attacked in her room in Neely Hall Friday night. Her cell phone was stolen during the incident, as well. Police believe the victim knew at least one of her attackers.
Anyone with information is asked to call SIU Police at (618)453-3771.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Southern Illinois University Police are looking for suspects in a battery in one of the school's residence halls.
In a message sent to the campus community, police say a student was attacked in her room in Neely Hall Friday evening.
Investigators say the three suspects, two women and one man, also took the victim's phone during the altercation.
Police are looking for a black man, between 18 and 27 years old. He is between 5'7'' and 6'1'' tall, last seen wearing a camouflage t-shirt and black shorts. They are also searching for two black women, both between 5'0'' and 5'4'' tall. One of the women has long black hair, and was seen wearing a light color tank top and blue shorts. The other woman was wearing a blue baseball hat with sunglasses, a black coat with a fur hood and capri-style pants.
Police believe the victim knew at least one of her attackers. She received minor injuries and was treated.
Anyone with information is asked to call SIU Police.
