Orlando police seek man accused of attacking woman in downtown apartment

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police shared pictures of a man Monday who they say followed a woman to her downtown Orlando apartment and attacked her there.

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By releasing the pictures, investigators are hoping someone from the public can help identify the man.

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Police say the incident happened on September 5 at approximately 2 a.m.

The victim said the man shown in the pictures followed her to her apartment, managed to get inside then assaulted her in the apartment.

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The suspect was described as a tall, black man with a muscular build. He’s bald with a beard and was described as wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black sneakers with a gold necklace around his neck.

Police noted the suspect also had club bands and an Apple watch on his wrists. He has multiple tattoos on his upper body, including a “distinct” Japanese symbol for strength on his upper left arm, according to investigators.

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They’re asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to call their non-emergency dispatch line at (321) 235-5300 or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477 or by texting **TIPS (8477).

Tips reported to Crimeline can be made anonymously and may be eligible for a reward if they lead to an arrest.

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