Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Sexual Assault and Kidnapping in LeDroit

Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of attempting to sexually assault and kidnap a woman in LeDroit Park on Wednesday evening.

Authorities say a woman was walking on the 200 block of Elm Street NW on Wednesday around 9:30 p.m. when she was forced into an alleyway by a man. The man then tried to sexually assault her, said police.

Police described the attacker as a “black male, approximately six feet tall, 200 pounds, 25-35 years old, dark complexion, [and] wearing all black clothing and a black ski mask.”

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

DC Crime Solvers currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for an assault committed in the District of Columbia.