The Department of Public Safety released yesterday an artist\u2019s composite sketch of the man who allegedly raped a woman at knifepoint inside her bedroom in Garapan on Jan. 29.<\/p>\n
Police officer Jason Tarkong said that DPS investigators were able to find an artist who developed the suspect\u2019s composite drawing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe composite drawing was completed with inputs of the victim and witnesses,\u201d said Tarkong in a statement.<\/p>\n
He said DPS hopes that the drawing would help members of the community identify and report any and all sightings, including the suspect\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n
Tarkong cautioned the public not to approach the suspect and instead report any sighting to the police immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease call DPS at 664-9001 or 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 234-7272 or visit our website at www.nmicrimestoppers.net,\u201d said Tarkong, who is also the coordinator for Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n
Last Feb. 24, DPS Commissioner Ramon C. Mafnas disclosed that witnesses and the victim have failed so far to identify the suspect from several photos shown them by investigators. <\/p>\n
Mafnas said that DPS continues in its effort to identify the suspect.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeveral lineups were shown to the victim and witnesses with negative results,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mafnas, however, disclosed that investigators have identified one additional witness.<\/p>\n
The suspect reportedly beat up and raped the victim, described as a 25-year-old Asian, inside her bedroom in western Garapan on the morning of Jan. 29<\/p>\n
The suspect also tried to kidnap the victim by attempting to take her with him to his car at knifepoint but she managed to escape by yelling for help.<\/p>\n
The suspect was described as in his late teens to early 20s, brown complexioned, very short hair, about 5\u20195\u201d to 5\u20198\u201d tall, and weighing 150 to 170 lbs.<\/p>\n
The victim sustained unspecified injuries. <\/p>\n
Police said the suspect fled the scene in an older model yellowish gold Hyundai Accent four-door sedan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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