Sacramento Police Department detectives are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the late evening hours of February 4, 2020. Detectives are working to identify a suspect in this case and are seeking the community’s assistance.
Patrol officers responded to the area of 14th Street and G Street regarding a sexual assault that had occurred earlier in the night. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect brandished a knife and then sexually assaulted the victim. Officers conducted a neighborhood canvass to locate witnesses and surveillance footage. Crime scene investigators also responded to process the scene and collect evidence.
The suspect is described as a male black adult, late 20’s to early 30’s years old, 5’9 and heavy set. The suspect was wearing a black beanie, black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering and black jeans.
This investigation is in the very early stages and information is limited. Based on the investigation thus far, detectives believe this to be an isolated incident.
The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information pertaining to this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.
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