The Philadelphia Police Department Special Victims Unit is searching for a male suspect wanted in connection with a burglary and sexual assault incident in Manayunk.
Police are attempting to identify the individual seen in a provided video. The suspect is believed to frequent the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.
According to authorities, a 20-year-old-female and a witness were walking near Cresson Street and Grape Street on Jan. 1, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., when they observed an unknown white male following them.
The two did not interact with the male but, being uncomfortable with his close proximity, quickly entered their residence, according to authorities. Shortly after the female had fallen asleep, she was awakened by an unknown male standing over her, exposing himself. After yelling at the suspect to leave, the female discovered that her purse had been moved and that $20 was missing, police said.
The witness was upstairs on the second floor during the incident and had no interaction with the offender.
The suspect has been described as a middle-aged white male with a dark beard and wearing a white jacket, white pants, and a white knit hat.
Authorities have released a video depicting the suspect and are asking anyone with information to call, text the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip anonymously via an electronic form. Police are also asking those who see the individual not to approach, but to contact 911 immediately.
