Kent Police <\/a>are investigating two sexual assaults against women that occurred this past weekend on the East Hill.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nIn the first case, a woman was accosted at about 10 p.m. Saturday in the 12900 block of Kent Kangley Road, according to a Tuesday Kent Police media release.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The second incident occurred at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 26200 block of 116th Avenue Southeast, just north of the Kent Kangley Road. In each case a man approached the women, inferred that he had a weapon, and then forced each woman to a secluded spot where she was assaulted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In both cases, the man has been described as a light-skinned black male ages 18 to 19 with short black hair. He is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and described as having a slender build. Police investigators are working with the women to develop a composite drawing of their assailant.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are clear similarities in each case that lead us to believe we have a single suspect,\u201d said Kent Police Lt. Pat Lowery. \u201cWe want to ensure that the public is aware of these circumstances and remain vigilant for this man.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Lowery described steps that pedestrians can use to ensure their safety:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Be alert to your surroundings and avoid darkened areas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Avoid walking close to bushes, darkened doorways and other places of concealment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Walk on the side of the street that has the best lighting and don’t walk alone.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you are followed, get away quickly and move to crowded areas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If in danger, run, scream, or create a disturbance to attract attention.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Carry keys in a clenched hand and use them to poke or punch if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent Police want to speak to anyone who may have information about these crimes or the person committing them. Detectives are also interested in speaking with anyone that may have had recent contact with a similarly described person along the Kent Kangley Road corridor.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Anyone with information should call Kent Police at 253-856-5808. All calls will be treated confidentially and callers may stay anonymous.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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