Woman Sexually Assaulted After Mistaking Car for Uber Service: Police

DC Police say a woman was sexually assaulted Saturday after mistaking a car for an Uber car.

DC Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect in connection with the sexual assault that occurred in the 3500 block of Macomb Street NW (see map below).

On Saturday, between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m., police say a woman entered a four-door silver sedan, which she mistook as an Uber car. After she got in the car, police say the driver produced a knife and sexually assaulted the woman. She was able to escape without further injury, police said.

The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man in his early 30s, with black curly hair, according to police.

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.