Police looking for armed man who threatened child during sexual assault attempt in Mesa
Police are asking for your help after a reported sexual assault attempt involving a juvenile victim in Mesa last month. Police are asking for public assistance after a reported sexual assault attempt involving a juvenile victim in Mesa, Arizona, occurred on Saturday, Feb. 3. The suspect, described as a Black man about 5'10" with a medium build, was armed with a knife and attempted to sexually assault the child. The incident occurred at an apartment near 75th Place and University Drive and has not been located yet. Anyone with information is urged to come forward with a reward of up to $1,000.
Published : 4 weeks ago by By: abc15.com staff, abc15.com staff in General
MESA, AZ — Police are asking for your help after a reported sexual assault attempt involving a juvenile victim in Mesa last month.
According to Silent Witness, the incident occurred on Saturday, Feb. 3 around 9 p.m. at an apartment near 75th Place and University Drive.
A man reportedly threatened a 12-year-old girl with a knife and attempted to sexually assault her, police say.
The suspect fled from the scene in an unknown direction and has not been located.
Officials describe the suspect as a Black man about 5'10" with a medium build. He reportedly had dark spiky hair and a goatee that was longer and thicker around the chin line. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo, dark pants, and a black hunting-style backpack. He was armed with a knife.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward and report it to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-TESTIGO for Spanish) or on their website. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered.
Topics: Crime, Violence