Victim Dragged, Sexually Assaulted in Carport

The alleged attack happened near homes in the 3200 block of Massachusetts Avenue

Deputies are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman in a residential area in Lemon Grove, dragging her into a dark carport and sexually assaulting her.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said the assault happened Friday around 9:20 p.m. in the 3200 block of Massachusetts Avenue. The victim was walking alone when a stranger approached her and said he had a knife, threatening to harm her.

The man then allegedly dragged the woman into a dark carport near a home and sexually assaulted her. He took off running southbound after the assault was over, officials said.

The victim described the suspect as an African-American man in his mid-20s, approximately 5-foot-7 and 140 to 150 pounds. He had short hair and a small mustache.

Deputies said the victim was not able to provide clothing description for the suspect because the area was dimly lit. The victim said she did not see a getaway car. Although the man threatened her with a knife, she never saw the alleged weapon.

The victim called 911 right after the attack. The suspect was not immediately located.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the department’s Sexual Assault Unit at (858) 974-2316 or (858) 565-5200, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 

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