Police searching for sexual assault suspect in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police are searching for a man in connection with a sexual assault early Sunday morning.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the incident happened at 4:30 a.m. in the 5800 block of Chason Ridge Drive. Police said a man assaulted a resident inside their home.

Officers said the suspect is believed to have run away on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective D. Edmonds at (910) 676-1538.

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