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Police Seek Man In Sexual Assault

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Authorities say they are searching for a man in connection with the robbery and sexual assault of a woman in southeast Washington.

Police say the woman was walking in the 4800-block of Benning Road when she was approached by a man who pointed a gun at her and forced her into an alley on E Street about 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities say the man then robbed and sexually assaulted her.

Police say the man is described as being in his 20s, about 5'10", with short hair and a beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans and black tennis shoes.

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