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Police request assistance: City woman attacked, assaulted, raped and robbed

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect, whose identikit image has been released. This is the identikit of the alleged suspect.

Image: Supplied / SAPS

The Kimberley Family Violence, Children and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating a rape case that occurred on Sunday, October 55, near Stockdale Street, Kimberley.

According to police, a 22-year-old female victim was attacked and assaulted by an unknown male while in Stockdale Street. The victim reportedly lost consciousness and woke up in a dark street next to a tuck shop with her belongings missing.

The police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect, whose identikit image has been released.

Anyone with information that may lead to the apprehension and arrest of the suspect is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Nomathamsanqa Molusi at 073 334 4261 or 08600 10111, or anonymously SMS to 32211, or use the MySAPS App. All information received will be treated confidentially.

The police appeal to anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving this case.