Police searching for assault suspect near Petersen Event Center in Pittsburgh

There is a large police presence near the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.

Pitt Police say they are helping Pittsburgh police search for a suspect in an assault that happened in a different part of the city.

Police describe the suspect as a man wearing a black tossel cap, blue jeans and a gray hoodie.

Pitt Police urge people to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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