Woman Kidnapped at Gunpoint in Southwest, Sexually Assaulted

A man with a gun kidnapped a woman about a block from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District station in Southwest and sexually assaulted her Tuesday morning.

The kidnapper forced the victim into a pickup truck on the unit block of M Street SW and drove her to Anacostia Park in Southeast D.C., where he sexually assaulted her about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

Authorities released a description of the suspect and his truck last night:

“The suspect is described as a black male, dark complexion, short black hair, 5’8”-6’1” tall, slim build, 155-160 lbs., 30-35 years old, with a thin beard and mustache connecting to each other, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He was last seen operating a 4 door silver Dodge Ram pickup truck, the bed of the pickup had a black colored cap on it along with temporary tags.”

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the Text Tip Line by text messaging 50411. DC 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.

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