The Platte County Sheriff’s Office said is no longer asking for help in an assault investigation after it was determined a false report was made.

On Wednesday the department issued a press release asking the public for assistance after a man claimed he was assaulted in his vehicle on Jones-Myer Road just east of MO 45 Highway.  However, another release was issued Thursday night in which the department said upon further investigation the Sheriff’s Office has determined the reporting party provided false information to authorities.

The individual had initially described two vehicles that were involved in the assault and the Sheriff’s Office had asked anyone who was one Jones-Myer Road on Saturday between 7:15 a.m. and 8 a.m. to contact authorities.

“The Sheriff’s Office will be reviewing the case with the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges against the reporting party,” said Erik Holland with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.