WASHINGTON — D.C. police are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman聽in Northwest D.C. early Saturday morning.
The Metropolitan Police Department said the sexual assault occurred at聽the 3500 block of Macomb Street in Northwest D.C.
The woman entered a vehicle she聽thought was an Uber car, when the driver of the silver sedan聽pulled out a knife and sexually assaulted her.
Police said the woman was able to get away without further injury.
The suspect is described as Middle Eastern male, early thirties, with black curly hair.
Anyone with聽information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099.
Uber’s website says聽that when聽you book an Uber ride, “You鈥檒l see your driver鈥檚 name, license plate number, photo, and rating when your request is confirmed — so you know who鈥檚 picking you up ahead of time.” Those who use this service may want to double-check this information before getting into the car.
