Document: Suspect Sought in Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense

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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating an assault with intent to commit a first-degree sexual abuse offense that occurred on Oct. 16.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. the suspect assaulted the victim with the intent to force the victim to engage in a sexual act. The suspect fled the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a male who was approximately 50-60 years old with a thin build and gray, unkempt hair. He was last seen wearing shorts and a blue surgical mask, according to the press release.