Police searching for suspect who offered woman ride, raped her in Fayetteville

Police searching for suspect who offered woman ride, raped her in Fayetteville

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 December 2, 2021, at approximately 5:36 am, the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a report of a female being sexually assaulted in the area of B Street. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking down B Street around 1:20 am, when and unknown male operating a dark in color vehicle pulled up next to her and offered the victim a ride. The victim accepted the ride and was later sexually assaulted by the suspect. The unknown B/M is described as being 20 – 30 years of age, light skinned with a thin build, faded box-style haircut, and wearing a red short-sleeved shirt. The attached photograph is a vehicle of interest in this case and appears to be a dark in color, 4-door Chevrolet Cruz or Impala.

The FPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect/vehicle 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 S. Catlett with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 818-2543 or Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).