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UPDATED WITH VIDEO AND PHOTOS | Suspect Sought in a Third Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed Offense: 1100 b/o Park Road, NE

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to a Third Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed offense that occurred on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in the 1100 block of Park Road, Northwest. 

At approximately 8:27 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect then brandished a handgun and demanded the victim engage in unwanted sexual contact. The victim complied and a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, the victim made good their escape. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the video and photos below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.