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Police are asking for help in locating the suspect in an attempted rape and robbery in the Madison Valley and say the suspect in the August 31st attack frequents Capitol Hill. SPD reports:

Detectives have identified the suspect as Jordan Alexander, and there is a warrant for his arrest. He is a 33-year-old Black male, 6’1”, slim build, with a shaved head. During the attack, he was wearing an orange shirt under a long-sleeved button-down shirt with a checkered pattern, an orange hat, jeans, and black work boots.

In incidents from previous years, Alexander has attempted to disguise himself by wearing a head wrap, mask, sunglasses and light-colored make up.

He is known to frequent Capitol Hill, especially the areas around 27th Avenue East/East Madison Street, Pine Street/Broadway, 22nd Avenue East/East Madison Street, and Cal Anderson Park.

Police say the suspect entered a business in Madison Valley on August 31st at about 5:00 PM, brandished a knife, and demanded money from a female employee. “He then forced the woman into another room where he assaulted her and attempted to rape her at knifepoint,” according to SPD. Police say the suspect fled when another employee interrupted the attack.

King County Prosecutors say Alexander is on “escape status from a work release program.” He faces charges of robbery and attempted rape charges for the Madison Valley incident.

If you have information that can help or you have seen the suspect, SPD asks that you call 911.

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