Crime & Safety

Sexual Assault Suspect Sought by Largo Police

The attack happened early Monday morning.

The Largo Police Department is looking for some help identifying a man they say broke into a home Monday morning and sexually assaulted its occupant.

The attack occurred around 5:15 a.m. in the area of 6th Street Northwest and West Bay Drive, an email from the police department said. The man entered the home, armed with a knife, and sexually battered the victim, who is not being identified.

The man is described as being about 5 feet, 7 inches in height and has a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, mask and dark colored pants.

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Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Det. J. Freire at 727-587-6730.

No other information is being released at this time.

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