Jacksonville police trying to ID suspect in sexual assault of 13-year-old

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported abduction and sexual assault of a juvenile on the city’s Westside and is for the community’s help in attempting to identify a possible suspect in the case.

On Monday, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the 13-year-old victim was reported to be walking near the 5800 block of Timuquana Road when approached by a man driving what appeared to be a silver Nissan Sentra. As the vehicle stopped, police said the victim got inside the car, thinking it was a family member.

JSO said the victim was said to be taken to a secluded location and forced to perform sexual acts on the suspect. The victim was later taken back near the original area where they were picked up, and dropped off at Timuquana Road and Catoma Street.

Police describe the suspect is described as a black male, short, chubby and light skinned in his late 20s to early 30s with a low cut thin beard. He was wearing a black T-shirt, gym shorts and a green baseball cap with a “White Sox” logo in white on the front.

The suspect vehicle is described as a 2008-11 model year 4-door, possibly a silver Nissan Sentra.

Action News Jax asked JSO why it took two days for the information to be released to the public and got this response from Public Information Officer Christian Hancock:

"Any information related to active investigations is released as soon as possible after it has been identified, investigated and found to be as accurate as possible given the circumstances. The information is not always available at the time of reporting and the subsequent investigation leads detectives to further information. Also, in this instance, a sketch artist had to be brought in to meet with the victim to produce the sketch we have put out in an effort to identify a possible suspect.

"We will continue to update the public as further information becomes available."

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the JSO at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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