The Gainesville Police Department is actively searching for a suspect following a violent intrusion at the Redpoint Apartments in Gainesville, Florida. The incident occurred early Monday morning, October 5, 2026, when officers responded to a call at approximately 4:49 a.m. Upon arrival, police were informed that a female resident had awakened to find an unknown male intruder on top of her in her apartment. According to law enforcement, the suspect held the victim down by placing his hand over her face and mouth. A physical struggle ensued during which the victim sustained injuries. The suspect subsequently fled the scene. At this time, the Gainesville Police Department has not released a physical description of the suspect, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident or who may have observed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the crime to come forward. The public is asked to contact the Gainesville Police Department directly with any leads. Additionally, individuals who wish to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of North Central Florida. Tips can be submitted by calling 352-372-7867, through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or by visiting stopcrime.tv. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case. Police continue to seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating the man responsible for the assault and intrusion.