Using phone apps may result in sexual assault

Person alleged to be involved in sexual assault after using phone app to contact victim

Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit is requesting the public's help in identifying a male who was involved in a sexual assault incident that occurred on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Intown Suites located at 2030 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062.

Per investigators, the victim and the suspect utilized a mobile phone application that allows users to see members in close proximity. According to the victim, the suspect arrived at victim's location within five minutes of them communicating through the application indicating that the suspect was likely in the general area where the incident occurred. The victim was then allegedly overpowered and sexually assaulted.

The suspect is described as a 26-30 year old African American male with a medium to dark complexion, 5'10"-6'0" in height, and weighing roughly 200-230lbs. On the day of the incident the suspect was wearing the below pictured clothing and had a full beard that was short in length.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945.