Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Sexual Assault Near H Street Corridor

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a man they say tried to sexually assault a woman near the H Street corridor Saturday night.

The woman was walking on the 1200 block of Wylie Street NE, just north of H Street NE, about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night when the man grabbed her and attempted to sexually assault her, according to a statement by police.

The woman was able to escape her attacker without sustaining any injuries. Police described the man as a 29-30-year-old black man with short hair and a mustache wearing a knee-length brown hooded jacket, gold watch, black jeans and brown boots.

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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