NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man believed to be connected to an ongoing sexual assault investigation at East Ocean View Beach.
According to investigators, the assault was reported on June 25 after a woman told police she was attacked around 4 p.m. while on the beach in the East Ocean View area.
Police said the victim was able to escape from the suspect and call for help.
The man investigators are trying to identify is described as light-skinned, possibly in his 20s, with facial hair. At the time of the reported assault, he was wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts, gray and red Croc-style shoes, and a black cap.
He was last seen near the intersection of 7th Bay Street and Pleasant Avenue.
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone who recognizes the man or has information about the case to contact Norfolk Crime Line anonymously at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.