1-14-18 Arrest/Kidnapping/Rape- 2000 block 12 Ave
1-14-18 Arrest/Kidnapping/Rape- 2000 block 12 Ave
On January 12th, 2018, at approx 9:00 a.m. police responded to a report of a sexual assault. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Upon arrival, police made contact with the victim who advised he had been held at gunpoint on Tuesday of this week and held captive till he escaped Friday morning
- The victim advised that he offered a ride to a stranger and was held at gunpoint then subsequently ordered to go to a residence on 12th Ave.
- The victim was held at that residence for over 2 days and sexually assaulted during that time
- The victim was able to escape the residence and called the Chattanooga Police Department
- Investigators immediately responded to speak to the victim and were able to identify a suspectWarrants were sworn out by police for Aggravated Rape, Aggravated Kidnapping andAggravated Assault
- Members of the Special Victim Unit, Special Operations, Fugitive Division as well as Neighborhood Policing Division have been working tirelessly to locate and take the suspect into custody
- Following leads, Chattanooga Police have conducted citywide searches and a search warrant in attempts to locate this dangerous individual
- Chattanooga Police will continue the pursuit of this suspect until he is taken into custody
- We ask that anyone who may know the whereabouts of the suspect to immediately call the Chattanooga Police Department. You can remain anonymous.
Suspect:
Demetrius Bailey
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Age: 37
Height: 6’3
Weight: 315
Eyes: Bro
Hair: Black
Skin tone: Medium
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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