Woman sexually assaulted in West Seattle after exiting bus

BY MyNorthwest.com  on April 16, 2012 @ 1:24 pm (Updated: 3:47 pm - 4/16/12 )

Police are searching for a man that sexually assaulted a woman in West Seattle on Sunday evening.

The woman got off a bus around 10:20 p.m. on Delridge Way SW and started walking east on SW Trenton Street while talking on her phone.

She told police she felt someone following her, and then the suspect attacked, dragging her into an alley where he assaulted her and then stole her cell phone.

The suspect, described as a black male, mid-to-late twenties, dark complexion and medium height, fled the scene on foot.

Police and a K-9 unit were unable to track down the suspect.

If you have an information regarding the suspect or crime, Seattle Police ask you to contact their sexual assault unit at 206.684.5575.

MyNorthwest.com, Staff report
The team that brings you MyNorthwest.com
More Local News
Top Stories

  • Miracle
    Seattle native is only person ever cured of HIV and returns home to boost the cure

  • Back In Business
    A temporary bridge span across the Skagit River is set to open Wednesday

  • High Altitude Upgrade
    The state's highest outhouse atop Mount Rainier is getting a badly needed upgrade
MyNorthwest.com - Purpose of Comments statement
Bonneville Media encourages site users to express their opinions by posting comments. Our goal is to maintain a civil dialogue in which readers feel comfortable. At times, the comments can descend to personal attacks. Please do not engage in such behavior. We encourage your thoughtful comments which: have a positive and constructive tone, are on topic, are respectful toward others and their opinions. Bonneville reserves the right to remove comments which do not conform to these criteria.

Comments