CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are asking for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a sexual assault early Friday morning in Uptown.
Around 5:40am, CMPD says a 31-year-old woman was walking along N. Caldwell Street near E. 5th Street when a man forced her to a nearby location at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her.
The victim called 911 after the crime took place and described the suspect as a black male, mid-30’s, roughly 5 feet 6 inches, muscular, wearing thick framed glasses, a black hoodie, dark jeans and sneakers.
Investigators say the suspect also has a very distinctive tattoo on his forearm, which can be seen in the photo below.
CMPD says they have already taken the following steps to catch this suspect:
- The CMPD has shifted staffing from both patrol and specialized units
- The Central Division has committed a larger presence in the area that involves officers on foot, bicycles, cars, both plain clothes and uniform.
- All staff has been briefed at roll-calls to actively be on the lookout for this suspect while on their respective assignments.
- Information concerning this incident and suspect is being communicated with all divisions city-wide.
- Sexual Assault detectives are reviewing evidence, conducting interviews and actively working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Police also ask anyone with information to call 911 or Crime Stoppers immediately at 704-334-1600.
