Police investigate sexual assault in Northeast D.C.

D.C. police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Northeast D.C. Thursday night.

A female victim reported being accosted at gunpoint on the 1300 block of 45th Place NE at about 11:00 p.m. Thursday. A male suspect approached her from behind and ordered her to the ground, then sexually assaulted her at gunpoint, according to police.

Police described the suspect as a black male between the ages of 15 and 22, about 165 pounds with a medium complexion. The suspect was reportedly wearing a white polo shirt with green and blue stripes and tan pants.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 202-727-9099. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can text the department at 50411.

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