Police Release Video of Person of Interest in Sexual Assault

The Columbia Police Department released surveillance video of a man they believe may be a suspect in a sexual assault that took place inside Columbiana Centre in August. 

The man in the video was seen walking in the same direction as the victim prior to the sexual assault, according to a news release from the police department.

Police Chief Randy Scott said he hopes the public will recognize the man in the video because investigators would like to talk to him. 

Chief Scott encourages anyone with information about the crime to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submit a tip at midlandscrimestoppers.com.