Community, please see below for the press release from MPD’s Criminal Investigations Division:
January 25, 2012
Sexual Assault in the 400 block of Q Street, NW
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in reference to a sexual assault and robbery, which occurred in the 400 block of Q Street, NW.
On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at approximately 11:30 pm, the victim responded to the Third District Police station to report a sexual assault and robbery which occurred in the 400 block of Q Street, NW. The victim reported walking in the 400 block of Q Street, NW, at approximately 11:00 pm, when she was approached from behind by a male subject. The subject forced her in a nearby alley. While in the alley, the subject who was armed with a handgun sexually assaulted and robbed the victim. After the crime, the subject fled the area on foot.
The suspect is described as a black male, medium build, 24-25 years old, wearing a black leather jacket, checkered scarf, black hat and dark pants.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746). Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Sergeant Jon Dorrough
Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, D.C.
Fifth District
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