Police seek public’s help to find sexual abuse suspect

Published 1:22 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Alabama police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who they believe grabbed a person walking along in the middle of the day and sexually abused the victim.

The victim reported that at approximately 3 p.m. on September 22, 2023, they were walking in the area of Randall Drive and Veterans Parkway when an unknown male grabbed them and sexually abused the victim.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and a short beard.

If you recognize the individual in the sketch or have information regarding this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at 334-705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.

Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.

Tips can also be forwarded through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at (334) 215-STOP(7867), toll-free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, or via their website: www.215STOP.com.