Crime & Safety

N.J. Serial Sex Offender: Search For Suspect Continues

Police are looking for a possible serial rapist who has committed a rash of violent sexual assaults in New Jersey

Police are looking for a possible serial rapist who has committed a rash of violent sexual assaults in a N.J. town.

The incidents took place between Jan. 17 and Tuesday, March 7, with all of the incidents taking place in the area of the Newark/Irvington border, police said.

The victims were women who were assaulted in the hours of 3 p.m. and 3 a.m.. All were all threatened with a handgun police said.

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The suspect is described as a black male, between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall in height. He is about 35 years of age, with a dark complexion.

The suspect has a mustache and is unshaven, wearing a dark-colored hooded jacket.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Irvington Police Department at 973-399-6603.

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