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Sacramento Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Suspect; Sexually Assaulted Teen

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Sacramento police are asking for the community's help identifying a suspect who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.

On Aug. 14, a male adult inappropriately touched the teen in front of her home in the area of Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive, police say. The suspect reportedly approached the victim and touched her on the outside of her clothing while speaking with the girl. She was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a mixed race -- Hispanic and black -- middle-aged male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, and heavyset with an evident double chin.

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(Credit: Sacramento Police Department)

Police say the suspect arrived and left in a 2000s model silver van.

At this time, investigators say are no signs of additional incidents or victims.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is urged to contact the Sacramento Police Department dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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