Milwaukee police are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a victim at a party near North Holton Street and West Center Street in the early morning hours of November 1, 2025. Investigators say the suspect entered a bathroom during the gathering and assaulted the victim around 2:30 a.m., then was captured on surveillance video running between parked cars roughly an hour later, at 3:45 a.m.
Milwaukee police need the public's help to identify and locate the suspect, according to FOX6 News Milwaukee, which reported that investigators released both an artist's sketch and surveillance images showing the man running between parked cars. Police described him as about 5 feet 10 inches tall with an athletic build and a low-taper haircut, last seen wearing Cartier glasses, a red hoodie, white pants and white shoes. Investigators have not released the victim's age or gender, and police have not said exactly where the party took place or where the surveillance footage was captured.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can also reach Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app, and reports that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, per the Milwaukee Police Department Office of Public Relations.
A Harambee Intersection With Deep Roots
The intersection where the assault occurred sits on the eastern edge of Harambee, a predominantly African American Milwaukee neighborhood bounded by Capitol Drive, Holton Street, Center Street and Interstate 43, according to Historic Milwaukee, Inc. The neighborhood takes its name from the Swahili word meaning “pulling together.” Survivors in the area have access to the Pathfinders Hand-in-Hand Program on North Holton Street, as well as 24/7 forensic exams and emergency treatment through Aurora Sinai Medical Center's Sexual Assault Treatment Center, according to the St. Francis Public School District.
Cases like this one are handled by the Milwaukee Police Department's Sensitive Crimes Division, a specialized unit that also investigates domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking, according to the City of Milwaukee. The division works alongside forensic medical examiners and survivor advocacy groups as investigations move forward.
Reporting Gaps Persist Even As Other Crime Falls
The nine-month gap between the alleged assault and this week's public appeal comes amid a broader pattern in Milwaukee crime data. Total reported crime across the city dropped 8 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period the year before, according to CBS 58, with city leaders pointing to significant declines in homicides and human trafficking. Yet sexual assault complaints remained relatively steady in early 2026 even as other violent crimes like homicides and carjackings saw double-digit percentage declines, FOX6 News Milwaukee reported in April.
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault notes that sexual assault remains one of the most underreported violent crimes in the state, in part because victims frequently experience shame, fear retaliation, or know their assailant. That dynamic tracks with national figures: advocacy data compiled by Sokolove Law indicates that in roughly 60 percent of rape and sexual assault incidents nationwide, the victim is acquainted with the perpetrator.
Potential Charges If Suspect Is Identified
If identified and charged, the suspect could face second-degree sexual assault under Wisconsin Statute § 940.225, a Class C felony covering nonconsensual sexual contact involving threats of force, physical injury, or an incapacitated victim. That charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine, according to the Maciolek Law Group.
The case adds to a string of recent Milwaukee County sexual assault matters, including a Milwaukee lawyer's 21-year sentence handed down after a jury conviction earlier this summer. That case followed months of scrutiny over how local police handle sexual assault reports, after body camera footage released in May sparked debate over an officer's decision to question a rape survivor's truthfulness during an initial response call. For now, the man seen running between parked cars near Holton and Center early on November 1, 2025, remains unidentified, and investigators are relying on the sketch, surveillance stills and public tips to move the case forward.
