Police Release Rape Suspect Sketch; Ask Community For Help

RALEIGH HILLS, OR — Washington County Sheriff's officials on Thursday released a composite sketch depicting a sexual assault suspect who allegedly attacked a 28-year-old woman in the Garden Home-Whitford area last month. Sheriff's officials reportedly hope by releasing the sketch the community can help them identify and locate the suspect.

The sexual assault occurred in the afternoon on July 19, officials said. The victim was reportedly walking the Fanno Creek Trail, near the Garden Home Recreation Center, around 4:30 p.m. when the suspect approached her and began a light conversation.

After speaking a little while, officials say the suspect suddenly grabbed the woman and pulled her from the trail into the nearby brush where he raped her multiple times before she was able to escape.

The suspect is described as a white man with a dark complexion, likely between 40 and 50 years old. At the time of the sexual assault, the suspect was clean-shaven and had long, dark hair. He was wearing khaki-colored shorts, a gray tee-shirt, and brown flip flops. He did not appear to have any discernible scars, marks, or tattoos, officials said.

Anyone who has information about the sexual assault or who recognizes the suspect in the sketch is asked to call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-846-2700.

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