SAMUEL D. SOMERS, JR.
Chief of Police
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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20151209-138
Wednesday, December 09, 2015

Bias-Related Assault

 

The Sacramento Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a bias-related assault that occurred in the 1900 block of K Street.

On Sunday, November 22, 2015, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a male suspect (pictured below) made a derogatory statement to the victim regarding his sexual orientation.  The suspect punched the victim in the face causing a non-life threatening injury.  After the assault, the suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or African American male adult, with a shaved head, and a goatee.  He was last seen wearing glasses, a black colored shirt with white stripes and dark pants.  He is approximately 5’5” to 5’7” in height.   

The Felony Assault Unit is asking anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Male Suspect

Male Suspect

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