Police Seeking Suspect in Queen Village Assault

Philadelphia Police are looking to identify and locate a man they say assaulted a woman in Queen Village last Friday morning.

The incident occurred on the 700 block of Passyunk Avenue around 3:00 a.m. on July 31st.

Police say a 28-year-old woman was walking down the street when an unknown man began to chase her, before catching up to her and attacking her.

During that attack, police say the suspect physically assaulted her and took her cell phone before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.

The suspect has been described as a black male standing 5'7", with a light to medium complexion and facial hair.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to contact the Special Victims Unit: 215-685-3251/3252.