Man Wanted For Sexual Assaults Near Rittenhouse, Kelly Drive

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for help finding a man accused of sexual assault near Rittenhouse Square.

The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 on the 300 block of South 21st Street.

Police said two other assaults are associated with this suspect.

Footage above was taken from the 21st Street assault and another assault on Kelly Drive.

Police described the suspect as a Black male in his 30s standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a thin build, medium brown complexion, thick beard, alternates between prescription glasses and dark aviator-style sunglasses.

He was wearing a black knit hat, tan khaki pants, and has worn either a black jacket or black t-shirt.

He wears black canvas tennis-style Nike sneakers with white bottoms and white "swoosh."

He frequents the Rittenhouse Square section of Center City Philadelphia as well as the Kelly Drive section of Fairmount Park.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or 215-686-3252.