Police: Woman chased, assaulted, robbed in Queen Village

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Thursday, August 6, 2015
VIDEO: Assault in Queen Village
Philadelphia police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman in the Queen Village section of the city.

QUEEN VILLAGE (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are looking for the man who chased, assaulted and robbed a woman in the Queen Village section.



The incident happened back on July 31st around 3:00 a.m. on the 700 block of Passyunk Avenue.



Police say the 28-year-old female victim was walking on the street when a male chased and attacked her.



The suspect physically attacked the victim and stole her cell phone before running from the area.



Click here to view the surveillance video.



The suspect is described as a black male, 5"7" tall, light to medium complexion with facial hair.



If you have any information, please contact the police at 215-685-3251 or call 911.



Police had earlier characterized this as a sexual assault.

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