Mesa police seek public’s help on 4 related sexual assault incidents

PHOENIX – Mesa police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect they believe was involved in four recent attempted sexual assaults, including three this week.

The incidents occurred at apartment complexes between Dobson and Alma School roads north of Southern Avenue and involved female victims, according to the Mesa Police Department crime blog.

The suspect pushed his way into the units or entered through unlocked doors and “has become violent in his attempt to commit sexual assault,” according to the post.

Photos of the suspect were obtained from one of the incidents. He is described as a Black male in his 20s, around 6 feet tall with hair in twists of 1-2 inches.

Help us identify this sexual assault suspect. He has been tied to four attempted sexual assault incidents between Alma School and Dobson Rd north of Southern in Mesa. Read all about it on the crime blog link below:https://t.co/DZPC2p5kyT pic.twitter.com/leFWc0YpdQ

— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) January 22, 2021

He was wearing a black hoodie with green lettering saying “Premiere Soccer” during two of the incidents, police said.

The first attack occurred Dec. 10, 2020, at 1030 S. Stewart. The second was at the same complex on Wednesday. Two more took place Thursday, at 1840 W. Emelita and 1620 W. Southern Ave.

Anybody with information about the cases was asked to call 480-644-2211.

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