The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect in a sexual abuse offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, at approximately 4:13 a.m., the victim stated she was walking inside of a building in the 1600 block of Lanier Place, NW when the suspect approached her. The victim stated that the suspect pushed her to the ground, brandished a firearm, and made unwanted sexual contact with her before fleeing the scene.
The suspect is described as a black male, with a dark complexion. The suspect was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark sweatpants.
Anyone who has any information about 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 $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.
CCN: 24159407
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