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Man Sexually Assaulted Walmart Employee, Philadelphia Police Say

Officials are seeking a man accused of sexually assaulting an employee at a South Philadelphia Walmart.

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Officials said the man, pictured above, is responsible for a sexual assault against an employee at the Walmart on South Columbus Boulevard, in the southeastern part of the city.
Officials said the man, pictured above, is responsible for a sexual assault against an employee at the Walmart on South Columbus Boulevard, in the southeastern part of the city. (Philadelphia Police)

PHILADELPHIA — Police are looking to identify a man who is the suspect in a sexual assault at a Philadelphia Walmart.

Officials said the man, pictured above, is responsible for a sexual assault against an employee at the Walmart on the 1600 block of South Columbus Boulevard, in the southeastern part of the city.

The suspect is described as a Black male, between 5'9" and 6 feet tall, with a medium build. Officials said his hair was in dreadlocks and was black with brown tips, and he was reportedly wearing a black "North Face" jacket with a hood, gray sweatpants, and black shoes.

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Police said anyone with information regarding the man's identity or whereabouts is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3251, or dial 911. Tipsters can also leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

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