WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect and several potential witnesses following an aggravated assault and robbery reported in the borough earlier this month.
According to the West Chester Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:20 a.m. on May 22 to investigate a reported aggravated assault and strong-arm robbery that allegedly occurred at approximately 2:38 a.m. in the 100 block of North Darlington Street.
Police said an investigation determined the suspect is believed to be a college-aged white male with brown hair, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall. According to investigators, the suspect was wearing a white T-shirt and black sweatpants at the time of the incident.
Authorities said the suspect has not yet been identified, and a photograph of the individual has been released as part of the investigation.
Police also reported that several witnesses were present during the incident but have not yet been identified.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or any witnesses is asked to contact Officer DeBaptiste of the West Chester Police Department at 610-696-2700 and reference incident number WC-26-14615.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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