Authorities are requesting the public’s help to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. near the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s East parking garage, located at 1215 21st Avenue South. The victim, an employee of VUMC, reported that she noticed the suspect pacing in the area. As she attempted to leave, the man attacked her from behind, began choking her, and threatened her life. During the struggle, he forcibly fondled her, although she eventually managed to escape.
The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair, a beard, and a mustache, last seen wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with an orange number 5 on the front and dark pants. Surveillance photos of the suspect have been released in the hope that someone will recognize him.
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Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Authorities are committed to ensuring the safety of the community and apprehending the individual responsible for this crime. Public cooperation is crucial in efforts to solve this case.
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