JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police released a composite sketch Friday of a man suspected in a rape case last week.
Police said they first responded to the reported sexual battery on San Juan Avenue on Feb. 5. They said the victim worked with investigators to develop the composite sketch of the attacker, which was released Friday.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked for help to identify the suspect.
According to the partially redacted incident report, the victim reported they were walking home from a sports bar when they were approached from behind by the attacker. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
News4Jax spoke with Vinne Russo, the owner of FaceLogics, which is a company that makes composite sketches.
He says the lifelike sketches get the community’s attention with a realistic idea of who the suspect could be.
“It definitely raises the chances of maybe somebody giving a tip,” Russo said.
Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office 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.