Police search for attackers

DeKalb Police are searching for five white males who allegedly beat an NIU black male student Saturday about midnight in the 900 block of Hillcrest Drive.

The student allegedly was pulled from his vehicle by three assailants who pummeled the student, police said. Two more white males joined the three and continued beating the student, police said.

The five men fled in a red Jeep Wagoner license plate number CB2180. The NIU Police located the vehicle and its owner.

The victim was taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital at about 1 a.m. and released after receiving 12 stiches to his face. DeKalb Police have one suspect but have made no arrests, DeKalb Police Lt. Richard Moudy said.