Absecon Cops: Man Sought in Brutal Attack

Cops in Absecon are asking for your help as they attempt to track-down a man wanted for what they are calling a "brutal attack."

The Absecon Police Department says the aggravated assault occurred during the early morning hours of March 7th.

The suspect is described as a light-skin Black or Hispanic male in his mid 20s with an average build and dark, shoulder-length hair. The man was wearing a red baseball cap, long-sleeve white t-shirt, medium-color blue jeans with holes in the knees and upper thighs, and white sneakers with a black tongues and an over-the-shoulder satchel with a brown strap.

Cops say this is an on-going investigation and no further details, including where exactly the assault took place, are being released at this time.

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If you can identify the suspect or if you can provide any information, you are asked to contact Ofc. Kolakowski with the Absecon Police Department at (609) 641-0667. Anonymous tips are being accepted.

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