Police search for Las Vegas rapist

Police search for Las Vegas rapist

A woman was walking alone on August 28th near Decatur Blvd and Russell Road in the Southwest part of the valley when a man stopped and offered her a ride.

The women apparently accepted the strangers offer of ride and hopped in.

She was taken to a desolated area near Durango Drive and Pebble Road where she was sexually assaulted at gun point.

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The LVMPD has released the following information about the suspect.

He is described as a white male adult, 55 to 65 years-old, standing approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing over 200 pounds. He is further described as having blue eyes, military style white cropped hair, balding on top and pockmarked reddish complexion. He was last seen wearing dark pants and a white t-shirt.

The vehicle is described as a late 80’s to early 90’s older model burgundy, four door sedan described as in good condition.

More and more women are opting to arm themselves in order to better protect themselves in general especially from sexual assaults.  If you do choose to go that route, there are  a number of resources available in Las Vegas and Henderson that offer instruction in case you are not familiar with how to handle a handgun.

One important thing to note is that simply possessing a gun does not make you safe.  You have to become proficient and confident in handling any weapon and you have to be 100% prepared to use it if needed.

A great starting point to obtain information would be the facebook page of Women of High Caliber. They have regular meetings at the Clark Country Shooting Complex and can help to educate you.

Handgunlaw.us provides detailed information about licensing requirements for Nevada and other states.

Anyone with any information regarding the recent rape is urged to call the Sexual Assault Section at 828-3421, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555, or at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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