The Richardson Police Department said the incident happened between 10 and 11 p.m. on Saturday.

RICHARDSON, Texas — Richardson police are investigating after a woman reported being sexually assaulted near the DART Spring Valley Station over the weekend.

According to police, the victim exited a DART train between 10 and 11 p.m. Saturday and was walking north along the trail that runs adjacent to the 500 block of North Greenville Avenue when a man attacked her.

The victim told officers her phone and credit card were taken during the assault. She described the suspect as a tall, heavyset Black man in his early 30s — about 250 pounds — with neck-length dreadlocks that had bleached ends. He was last seen wearing a black or gray T-shirt and long pants that were not denim.

Richardson police said the woman reported the incident the following day, and that detectives are still in the early stages of their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 972-744-4955.


Riders react amid increased DART patrols

At the Spring Valley DART Station in Richardson, trains ran as usual Monday — but some riders said they’re now more cautious.

“I still ride, but at the same time I’m very cautious…especially at night,” said James West, a regular passenger.

Anthony Gray, another commuter, said he rarely sees security on the platform.

“At first glance, I would think it’s safer, but there’s no employee around here… I mean, I see an officer, but not that often,” Gray said.

Richardson police told WFAA they’re working with DART to review security footage from the train the woman said she rode before the assault.

DART has already increased police presence across the system after two recent deadly train shootings — one near Market Center Station and another near Pearl Station in downtown Dallas.

“That’s when they want to take action — it’s already out of control,” West said.

Gray, who commutes nearly two hours each day, told WFAA he doesn’t have other options. “I have no other choice… I just try to get home before it gets too dark,” he said.

West added that after 9 p.m., “you better have some sort of safety net to reassure your security… after then you’re on your own.”


Safety and expansion

While the weekend assault didn’t happen on a DART train, it happened nearby — as the agency continues working to reassure passengers.

DART is preparing to launch its new Silver Line rail expansion, a 26-mile corridor that will connect DFW Airport to Plano, with stops in Richardson, Addison, and other North Texas cities.

Police patrols were visible around the Spring Valley station on Monday as the investigation continues.

As the rail line expands its reach, riders told WFAA they’re hoping safety keeps up with the pace.

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