Police say ‘black male’ with crossbow forced entry into Fayetteville home and raped woman

Police say 'black male' with crossbow forced entry into Fayetteville home and raped woman

Fayetteville, NC – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit would like the public to be aware of a recent sexual assault against a female.

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 5:19 PM, the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 800 block of English Court (Montclair subdivision) in reference to a sexual assault against a female resident. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown B/M forced his way into a home and assaulted the sole female occupant. The suspect is described as a B/M, approximately 6’0” tall, thin build, greyish goatee, wearing a woodland style camouflage jacket, black pants and carrying a Mossy Oak pattern Crossbow.

The Fayetteville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect and asks that all citizens, particularly females, remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings when walking and/or traveling alone.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective D. Arnett with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 929-2565. Anonymous tips may also be sent to fay-nccrimestoppers.org.