Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Bladensburg Road on Thursday

A woman walking on 16th Street NE was sexually assaulted on Thursday by a man with a tattoo of a cross on his face, police said.

The woman was walking on the 1100 block of 16th Street NE about 12:15 a.m. Thursday when she was approached by a man. He sexually assaulted and robbed her, police said.

The suspect’s face tattoo is on his right cheek, police said. He is in his 30s, has short hair and a medium complexion, and stands about 5-foot-6, according to police. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted by text message to 50411. D.C. Crime Solvers currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for an assault committed in the District of Columbia.