News Release
The Mesa Police Department is investigating an attempted sexual assault of a minor that occurred over the weekend and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
On February 3,
2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Mesa Police Officers responded to an apartment in
the 300 block of N. 75th Street for an attempted sexual assault on a minor. The suspect had already left the area on foot
and officers were unable to locate him. He is being described as a black male
between the ages of 25–40 years old, standing 5ft 10in tall with a medium
build. The suspect has a goatee style beard that is longer and thicker on the
chin and dark spiky hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white
logo and dark pants.
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| Composite Sketch of Suspect |
The Mesa Police
Department in conjunction with the Mesa Crime Lab have been working diligently on
this case since Saturday night, canvassing the neighborhood and expediting
forensic evidence, hoping for a break in the case.
We need your
help. If you have any information or think you may know who the suspect is,
please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644–2211.
To our community,
remember to lock all doors and windows. Turn on your residential outdoor lights.
Stay vigilant, and if you see anything suspicious, call 911.
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