Crime & Safety
Machete Wielding Man Accused Of Sex Assault Arrested
A woman says she woke to a man with a machete sexually assaulting her
MANCHESTER, NH - Manchester Police have arrested Jose Polanco Diaz, 24 of Manchester in connection with a sex assault that was reported on the morning of September 4, 2020.
MPD Spokesperson Heather Hamel said "Diaz has been charged with Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, Burglary, and Criminal Threatening, all of which are felonies."
On September 4, 2020, at approximately 9:10 am, Manchester Police responded to an Auburn Street apartment for a reported sexual assault.
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The caller said that his girlfriend woke up to a man assaulting her. The victim was able to get away and run from the apartment. She reported that the suspect had a machete.
A surveillance video image captured the suspect leaving the area. Through their investigation Manchester Police were able to make contact with Diaz and he was taken into custody.
