Crime & Safety
Gresham Police Hunt Sexual Assault Suspect
They say he attacked a woman as she walked to work.
A 19-year-old woman walking to work in Gresham Wednesday morning was sexually assaulted by a man with a gun. It happened on the 2800 block of Southeast Powell Valley Road.
The woman told police that a white man in his early 20s, clean-shaven, with light eyes and short blond hair had approached her, starting a conversation. She added he was about 5'1", thin, and was wearing dark clothing and black tennis shoes.
Police think he has a gun.
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Anyone who believes they know the identity of the suspect or has information pertinent to this case is asked to call Detective Scott Hogan at 503.618.3141.
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