Tacoma Police seek suspect who sexually assaulted, robbed woman
TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma Police need help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman at gunpoint.
Authorities say around 5:45 a.m. on March 22, 2023, a man walked up to a woman by her car near S 9th St and S L St and sexually assaulted her. He then reportedly pistol-whipped her in the head and stole her cell phone.
A car passed by, and the victim screamed to the driver for helped, which distracted the suspect and allowed her to get away.
The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s, standing 6’1" or 6’2" with a thick build, and with dreadlocks, possibly with orange in them.
Surveillance photos captured the suspect wearing a gray or white hoodie, gray sweatpants and Nike slides.
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Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. You can submit an anonymous tip at 1-800-222-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.