Suspect sought in sexual assault near Holton and Townsend

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 26, 2022 7:02 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect wanted in a sexual assault near Holton and Townsend.

Authorities say the suspect approached a victim around 4:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, forced her into a building at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 20-25 years of age, 6’tall, medium build, clean shaven, with short hair and gold teeth. He was last seen wearing a maroon zip-up hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police Sensitive Crimes Division at 414-935-7401 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.