Police: Suspect sought in Kensington sexual assault

Police in Kensington seek a man in connection with a March sexual assault.

According to investigators, a 29-year-old woman was walking on the 3600 block of Kensington Avenue about 1:30 a.m. March 13.

An unknown man struck the woman in the face, police say, and proceeded to sexually assault the woman. The man took off in an unknown direction after the assault.

Police say the man is about 21-years-old. He is 5'6" with a tattoo of a teardrop. He was wearing a blue or black hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information regarding the man or the incident is asked to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or 3252, or by contacting the tips hotline at 215-686-TIPS or dial 911. Anonymous tips can be sent by text message PPD TIP or 773847.