Sketch of Capitol Hill rape suspect released
Jun 7, 2018, 7:08 AM | Updated: 7:09 am
Detectives are attempting to identify this suspect believed to be linked to three rapes on Capitol Hill. (SPD)
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Seattle detectives are attempting to identify a suspect after DNA testing found a connection to three separate reported rapes on Capitol Hill in 2014.
The three assaults were reported to police in February and July of 2014. Three women said they had been walking alone around 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. on Capitol Hill when a man pulled up in a dark colored Ford or Chevy SUV and offered them a ride.
The victims indicated the assaults took place in the SUV in the Miller Park Community Center parking lot.
At the time of the initial investigation in 2014, detectives were unable to identify a suspect due to varying descriptions from the victims, or establish a conclusive link between the three cases. However, with new DNA evidence, investigators now believe one man is responsible for all three incidents.
The suspect was described as a Middle Eastern male, in his late 20s to early 30s, shorter than 6 feet, with a thin to average build and dark complexion. The suspect spoke with an accent.
Anyone with information on this individual is urged to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit at 206-684-5575.
