Sexual Assault Suspect Captured: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Police took the man they said is responsible for five sexual assaults that have occurred in the city since mid-July into custody.

Dynel Walker, 37, was apprehended Wednesday in connection with the incidents that took place between July 18 and Aug. 3.

Below are details on the five reported incents:

• July 18, 6:40 a.m., 1900 block of Spruce Street — Complainant states she was walking her dog when the offender approached and sexually assaulted her.
• July 19 3:13 a.m., 2000 block of Delancey Street — Complainant states she was attempting to enter her apartment building when an unknown offender approached and sexually assaulted her.
• Aug. 2, 8:15 a.m., 1600 block of Waverly Street — Complainant states the offender approached her from behind, reached over her shoulder, and sexually assaulted her.
• Aug. 3, 1 a.m., 400 block of South 15th Street — Complainant states that while walking to her car, the offender approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.
• Aug. 3, 12:30 a.m., 2500 block of Webster Street — Complainant states that while unlocking her front door, an unknown male walked up from behind and sexually assaulted her.

Anyone with information on these incidents is urged to contact Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3264 or call 911 immediately.

Tips and information can be submitted anonymously at 215-686-8477.