Members of the department's Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who is wanted for first-degree sexual abuse and burglary for an incident that happened on Saturday, Aug. 6.
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, police said that the suspect entered an occupied residence in the 400 block of M Street in Northeast, where he engaged in a forced sexual act with his victim.
The suspect then fled the scene on foot, according to police.
Investigators described the suspect as a Black man with a medium complexion who is approximately 5-foot-11 in his late 20s to early 30s. He was last seen wearing a black running jacket, a white t-shirt, and running shoes.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or suspect has been asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the department’s tip line at 50411.
Crime Solvers of Washington, DC are also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect.
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