Police Search For Suspect That Robbed, Sexually Assaulted Woman In Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person they believed robbed and sexually assaulted a female.
The incident occurred on April 8, 2013 around 3:45 a.m. on the 5700 block of Frankford Avenue in the Wissinoming section of the city.
According to police, a 19-year-old female was walking from the SEPTA Frankford Terminal when an unknown male approached her and attempted to talk to her.
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Police say the suspect then punched her in the face, picked her up and carried her across the street behind a recreation center at Wissinoming Park.
The suspect then sexually assaulted and took $100 before fleeing, reports authorities.
The suspect has been described as a 6-foot- 25 to 35-year-old, black male with a dark complexion, medium build and beard. He was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with white designs or patches on the front and sleeve, blue jeans and glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 215-686-TIPS (8477).
