Suspect Sought in a Kidnapping/Sexual Assault: 5100 Block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in reference to a kidnapping/sexual assault, which occurred in the 5100 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE.

On Thursday, January 31, 2013, at approximately 9:00 am, a 16-year-old female was walking in the 5100 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, when a black male suspect got out of his vehicle and grabbed the female from behind, forcing her into a SUV.  The suspect then drove her a short distance away where he groped her before letting her go.

The suspect is described as a black male with a light complexion, in his late 20s, 5’7” to 5’9” tall, approximately 200 pounds, with long corn row hairstyle, crooked teeth, and bulging eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black jacket.  He was operating an older model black SUV, possibly an American made, or a GMC style

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099.  Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

A composite sketch of the suspect is attached: