Police Seek Info on Sexual Assault Suspect

Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:58 AM

The suspect is described as a white male, possibly mid 30s, approximately six feet tall, 200 to 220 pounds, has broad shoulders, light brown hair approximately one to two inches in length and has a goatee. He was wearing a dark blue plain hooded jacket with a front zipper, blue jeans and black leather gloves.

From Farmington Police:

Farmington police are trying to locate the suspect in a sexual assault that occurred this morning at an apartment in the 2500 block of Lee Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to immediately call dispatch at 334-6622.

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