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Rape Suspect Sought

Kalamazoo, MI: On June 11, 2009 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a subject illegally entered a residence in the 2000 block of S. Burdick. The subject then sexually assaulted the lone resident and fled the scene. The case has remained under investigation by Kalamazoo Public Safety detectives since the incident occurred.

On February 3, 2010 the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office issued charges against Anthony Thomas Baker, a 20 year old Kalamazoo resident for Home Invasion First degree, 2 counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Assault with Intent to Commit CSC.

Kalamazoo Public Safety is seeking the public’s help in locating Anthony Thomas Baker. Anthony Thomas Baker is a 20 year old black male, approximately 5’9” tall and 145# with tight braids. Baker does not have a vehicle and is believed to be in the Kalamazoo area. A cash reward is available for information which leads to the direct arrest of Anthony Baker.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

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Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest or grand jury indictment of a felony offender.

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