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Video Shows Suspect in Miami Springs Hotel Sex Assault

Police say suspect armed with box cutter sexually assaulted hotel guest

Police released new surveillance footage of a suspect who forced his way into a woman's hotel room in northwest Miami-Dade then brandished a box cutter and sexually assaulted her before fleeing.

The incident happened back on Dec. 3 at the Clarion Inn & Suites at 5301 Northwest 36th Street in Miami Springs, Miami-Dade Police officials said.

Police said the woman was in her room when the man knocked on her door. She answered and the man forced his way inside and a struggle ensued. The man brandished an orange box cutter, sexually assaulted the woman and fled, police said.

The woman is not a local resident and the man was not a hotel guest, police said.

Police described the suspect as a black male with a light-to-medium complexion, 20 to 24 years old, thin build, who stands approximately 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-6. He has a black/natural afro, with a mustache and beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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