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Detroit police searching for man who abducted, sexually assaulted woman near downtown

Sexual assault suspect
Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) – Detroit Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault near Motor City Casino earlier this week.

Authorities say a woman was walking in the area of Trumbull and Spruce Street around 7 a.m. on Tuesday when a man approached her, threatened her with a gun and abducted her.


The suspect then sexually assaulted her, police said.

He was last seen walking away from the area of Temple and Grand River – near the casino. It was not exactly clear where the assault occurred.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect, who was wearing a red Chicago Bulls jacket, dark pants, red shoes and a dark beanie hat that says "Detroit."

Detroit sexual assault suspectDetroit Police Department

Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information about the crime to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1950. Calls can also be made anonymously to Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.