MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami Police are on the hunt for a man who sexually assaulted an 80-year-old woman and remains on the loose.
The attack took place on February 27 in the NW 3700 block of NW 1 Street, at approximately 4:50a.m.
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According to the victim, she was in the area when the suspect approached her from behind, dragged her, and forcefully sexually assaulted her behind a building, said police.
After the assault, the victim ran to a nearby business and called 911.
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The suspect, seen in video released by Miami Police, is described as a white male, in his 30’s, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, short brown curly hair, full beard, and tattoos on both arms. The suspect left in a newer model silver Chevy Malibu.
Suspect wanted for sexually assaulting elderly woman in Miami (Courtesy: Miami Police)
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Miami Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at (305) 603-6700. Those with information that wish to remain anonymous can contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471- TIPS (8477), visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip” or Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
