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After two weeks of looking without success, Unified Police are hoping the public can provide tips that may put a Taylorsville rapist behind bars.
UPD Lt. Lex Bell said Wednesday that the assault took place early the morning of Sept. 27, near a park area at 2700 West and 4700 South.
A woman was walking home from a friend's house when she was approached by the suspect — a stocky, 5-foot-8 white male with scruffy, coarse facial hair and a tattooed "sleeve" on his left arm. He also was wearing long, baggy blue-gray shorts and white athletic shoes.
The man knocked her down, assaulted her and then fled the scene on foot. The victim staggered to the street, flagged down a passing motorist and had them call 911.
UPD indicated that DNA evidence had been recovered, but test results could be weeks away.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Unified Police Department-Special Victims Unit at 385-468-9837.
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