CMPD Investigating After Victim Fights Off Attacker During Sexual Assault

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives with the CMPD are currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the North Division.

On Thursday, November 16, 2017, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s North Division responded to the 4500 block of Wynbrook Way in reference to a breaking and entering call for service.  Upon arrival, the victim advised officers that she was asleep inside of her residence when she was awoken by a male suspect who attempted to sexually assault her.  The victim advised that she got into a physical altercation with the suspect and the suspect fled from the residence on foot.

The suspect description is listed as a black male, approximately 20-25 years old with a thin build and 6 feet tall.

This is an ongoing and active investigation.  As further information develops it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs.

Detectives with the Sexual Assault Unit are currently investigating this case.  Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers mobile app website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.