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[PR] Suspect Sought in Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offenses in the First District

Monday, July 8, 2019

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred in the First District between Saturday, July 6, 2019, at approximately 11:30 pm and Sunday, July 7, 2019, at approximately 7:25 am.

The suspect approached the victim in the 700 block of 17th Street, Southeast. The suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim then fled the scene. CCN: 19-118-603

The suspect approached the victim in the 100 block of 11th Street, Northeast. The suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim then fled the scene. CCN: 19-118-555

The suspect approached the victim in the 800 block of Kentucky Avenue, Southeast. The suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim then fled the scene. CCN: 19-118-562

The suspect is described as a black male, 20-25 years-old, approximately 140lbs, slim/muscular build, dark skin tone, long dreadlocks or braids, and was last seen wearing no shirt and dark colored pants. In each case, the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle.

A person of interest was captured by a camera and can be seen in the photo below:

Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 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 a crime committed in the District of Columbia.