Suspect Sought in an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense: 1100 Block of 8th Street, Southeast

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the 1100 block of 8th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 7:00 am, the victim encountered the suspect at the listed location. The suspect requested the victim engage in a sexual act while exposing himself. When the victim refused, the suspect brandished a knife and assaulted the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, with a dark complexion, approximately 50-59 years of age, approximately 6’0” in height, heavy build, with a mustache and salt and pepper in color hair.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727 9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for any crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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