Pierce County deputies release sketch of man who sexually assaulted woman at knifepoint
Pierce County deputies are trying to identify a man who sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint earlier this month in Tacoma. The Sheriff’s Department released a sketch of the suspect Tuesday.
He was described as a Hispanic man in his 30s who is 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds with black hair, significant acne and a thick accent, according to a Facebook post from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies said the attack took place Oct. 7. At about 1 a.m., the victim was picked up in the 8200 block of Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. She was driven to the 5200 block of Pioneer Way, near Waller, where deputies said she was beaten and sexually assaulted.
A partial photo of the suspect’s vehicle was shared by the Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said he was driving a late-model black or gray Nissan Maxima or Altima.
Anyone with further information was asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or to leave a tip through the P3 Tips app.
This story was originally published October 26, 2022 at 8:14 AM.
