ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Police in Orlando are seeking the public\u2019s help to identify a suspect in a rape case that occurred last week in the Parramore neighborhood.<\/p>\n
A sketch of the suspect has been released by the Orlando Police Department, and officers are canvassing the area near South Lee Avenue and Grand Street, where the attack took place.<\/p>\n
The crime occurred last Thursday, and detectives have been actively knocking on doors, showing the sketch to residents, and asking for assistance in identifying the suspect.<\/p>\n
The attack was described by neighbors as brutal, with the woman being grabbed at the corner and dragged to a nearby bus stop.<\/p>\n
The area, which is typically quiet and residential, is located next to the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center and is filled with homes and playgrounds.<\/p>\n
In an effort to expedite the arrest, the Orlando Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.<\/p>\n
The attack has caused significant concern among local residents, particularly women living nearby, as police continue their efforts to apprehend the suspect.<\/p>\n
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