SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Detectives with the Sacramento Police Department are asking for the community's help in locating a man suspected of sexual assault.
The sexual assault happened Tuesday night in the area of 14th Street and G Street, according to the police department. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect threatened the victim with a knife before sexually assaulting the individual.
Officers canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage. Crime scene investigators also responded to process the scene and collect evidence.
The police department said the suspect is described as a heavy set Black male in his late 20s to early 30s. He's approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. The suspect was wearing a black beanie, black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering, and black jeans, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Detectives also believe the suspect had a tattoo on his left knuckles and puffy cheeks, as seen in the sketch.
The investigation is in the early stages and information is limited. Detectives believe this is an isolated incident.
The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information about this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.
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