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Victim's Glasses Help Nab Alleged Attacker in Minnesota Sexual Assault
5 Nov
Summary
- 21-year-old Minnesota man arrested for alleged sexual assault
- Victim fought back, knocked off attacker's glasses
- Attacker confessed, said he attacked because he was a virgin
On October 30, 2025, a 21-year-old Minnesota man named Tristen Alan Leritz was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that allegedly occurred the previous week. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Leritz is accused of sneaking up on a 51-year-old woman while she was out for a walk and dragging her into a secluded area, where he sexually assaulted her.
The victim reportedly fought back during the attack, knocking off Leritz's glasses. This key piece of evidence ultimately led to his family reporting him to the police. Following his arrest, Leritz allegedly confessed to the assault, telling investigators that he saw the woman walking and thought, "F--- it, since I'm a virgin," before attacking her.
The sheriff's office praised the victim's prompt reporting of the incident and her provision of information that allowed police to act quickly and notify the public. Leritz is currently awaiting charges for the alleged assault.
