LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities have released new photos of who they believe is a suspect in a string of increasingly violent robberies. This information could paint a clearer picture of who exactly they are looking for.
On Tuesday, Louisville Metro Police released the first round surveillance images of who they believe is the man who has attacked multiple women at gunpoint in the Pleasure Ridge Park and Valley Station areas. Friday, additional surveillance photos were released of the same suspect.
LMPD's Third Division is investigating six cases where a man with a gun assaulted and robbed women in the early morning hours. A seventh case is being investigated by the division's Sex Crimes Unit.
As detailed in multiple police reports, LMPD is looking for a Black male with a thin build and light skin, standing about 5-foot-10, carrying a gun, wearing black clothes and a black mask. He's also known to wear at least one glove.
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Police say the suspect has been seen on video lurking around an apartment complex in the area for hours, waiting for the right victim. They said he has tried opening door handles of various apartments, but has yet to break in.
"It's very serious to me, especially considering that this is the place I come to every day," a woman who lives at the River Breeze apartments told WHAS11.
The suspect has allegedly attacked women three times near the River Breeze apartments between June 25 and August 24.
The woman didn't want to go on camera, but said she feels her apartment complex management has handled the situation very well. She says they have sent out many emails with the same suggestions as police, and also told residents to keep their porchlights on and give the appearance someone is always home.
"They've been giving us reminders to use the buddy system when we're leaving late at night, watching our surrounding areas," she said, adding she's glad she has a concealed carry permit at this time.
Police say they will have additional resources in the area this weekend to look for the suspect. They are also reminding women who live in apartment complexes in PRP and Valley Station to be very careful between midnight and 6 a.m., check your surroundings before you get out of your car, and call 911 if they see anything suspicious.
The particular region the suspect targets is an area with multiple apartment complexes. Police had previously thought media coverage might be forcing him out of the area, however on Friday, a spokesperson said they believe he is still in the southwest Jefferson County area.
One woman recently avoided being attacked by a man with a similar description as the suspect in the other cases.
Anyone with any additional information or surveillance video is asked to contact authorities at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Reports can also be made online using the crime tip portal.
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