October 29, 2017 – On Sunday, October 29, 2017, at approximately 12:21 a.m. the Newark Police responded to the unit block of East Main Street for a report of an Unlawful Sexual Contact. A 28-year-old female from Wilmington was in the area of a food cart when an unknown white male forcibly grabbed her on the buttocks from behind, pushing her into the food cart. The suspect left the area on foot and may have grabbed another unknown person.

The suspect is described as a white male, early 20’s, wearing tan cargo shorts, a long sleeve pale orange shirt, with black and white shoes.

A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached. Newark Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident should contact Officer Corey Spencer at 302-366-7100 extension 3485 or corey.spencer@cj.state.de.us

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The Newark Police Department affirms that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.