Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the male, who is wanted for an assault.
On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:02 p.m., a female was assaulted in the 300 block of South 12th Street. A 35-year-old female was walking north on 12th Street when an offender approached her from behind and grabbed her by the neck. and shook her while trying to rip her glasses off her face. The offender then punched the victim in the head. In response, the victim screamed and fought back, punching the offender. The attacker fled westbound on Spruce Street. There has been no arrest at this time. The investigation is active and ongoing with the Central Detectives Unit.
Suspect Description: White male, 45-55 years old, thin build, salt/pepper hair, scruffy beard, blue and white button down shirt, rimless glasses, and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about this male is urged to contact Central Detectives Division at 215-685-3093. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), and all tips will remain confidential.
DC# 25-09-055843