Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) are releasing surveillance pictures and video of a man accused of sexually assaulting a female.
The suspect is described as a black male, possibly between 20-30 years-old with a short afro hairstyle and close cut goatee. He was last seen wearing what appears to be a dark ‘Power Rangers’ T-shirt, gray shorts, dark socks and light-colored shoes.
A female reported to CPD that the suspect forced her to a secluded area at the 700 block of Saluda Avenue at approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 8, 2017 and sexually assaulted her.
During the incident, the victim also suffered significant facial injuries after the suspect hit her several times. As a result, the female received medical treatment.
Citizens with information regarding the crime or the suspect’s identification are encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
