Authorities are on the hunt for a suspect in a reported sexual assault and abduction attempt of a young girl in the 5th District. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the incident occurred on March 20 when a 12-year-old female was approached and sexually assaulted by an unidentified man on the 2xx block of E. Salaignac St. The suspect also tried to lure the victim into his vehicle, details of which have recently been circulated in a public appeal for information.
The suspect is described as a black male, aged 35 to 40, last seen wearing a gray and black checkered hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants with a distinctive white emblem on the left leg, and black and white sneakers. He was operating a white SUV that may be a 2018 KIA Sorento. Residents are warned to exercise caution and not to approach the individual; instead, they should immediately contact 911. The Philadelphia Police have provided an online tip form and are accepting anonymous tips over the telephone via 215.686.TIPS (8477).
In response to this disturbing event, the Special Victims Unit has intensified its efforts to capture the suspect, releasing a detailed description and a point of contact—Det. Strain #624, reachable at 215-685-3251/3252. Anyone with information is urged to come forward to assist in the investigation. Reference DC 25-05-003985 with any substantial leads.
