DESTIN, Fla. — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning in Destin, and it is asking the public for information about the incident, the OCSO said in a press release.
According to the OCSO, the victim told deputies the assault happened around 2:30 a.m. on June 12 as she was walking to a night spot near Mountain Drive and Palmetto Street.
The victim said that multiple individuals wearing ski masks rolled up to their foreheads approached her and then struck her in the head with an unknown object, causing her to lose consciousness.
The victim stated that when she awoke around 5 a.m., her clothing and wallet were missing.
An active investigation is underway. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OCSO at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at anonymously at 850-863-TIPS, EmeraldCoastCrimeStoppers.com, or via the P3 Tips Mobile App.
