Wilmington Police Seek Suspect After Alleged Daytime Sexual Assault
WILMINGTON, De. (CBS) -- Wilmington police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a brazen daytime sexual assault in a popular city park.
The attack happened around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on South Park Drive near the Brandywine River in Brandywine Park.
A woman told police that a man was harassing her, pulled out a weapon and forced her to a secluded area.
People in the neighborhood were shocked to hear about the assault in the park, which is often full of walkers, runners and bikers.
"People like to walk through here," said Deneen Jenkins, who added that she will "probably start walking with people."
"I'm concerned because I come here often," said Karen, who didn't want her last name used. "If something were to happen, it's kind of unnerving."
Investigators describe the man they're looking for as a black male, around 30 years old, with facial hair. In a photo released by the department, he is wearing a black shirt and tan pants.
Wilmington police are asking anyone who recognizes the man in the photo to give them a call at 302-654-5151.