Lemoore police seek 35-year-old male as suspect in rape

When the victim turned to get the water the suspect pushed his way past the screen door and into the house. The suspect then pushed the victim to the floor and proceeded to sexually assault her. After the attack, the suspect told the victim not to call or tell anyone or he would hurt her. The suspect left the residence in an unknown direction of travel and no vehicle was seen. The victim was transported to the hospital and released later that night.

The victim described the suspect as a white-male adult, approximately 35 years old, 5-10 in height, 170-180 pounds, and average build. The suspect had short brown hair, a brown mustache, and wore a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black work boots and thin black leather gloves.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call contact Sgt. Gonsalves at the Lemoore Police Department at 924-9574.