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Victim: Sexual Assault Suspect Had 'Extremely Chapped Lips'

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Colorado Springs back in March.

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(credit: Colorado Springs Police Department)

The victim told police the man made lewd comments, groped her, and then pulled her by her hair halfway into his car and drove off at 5 p.m on March 6 in the area of South Murray Boulevard and Dewey Drive.

"The unidentified male followed the female on foot, made physical contact with her and ran to a nearby vehicle. The female confronted the male at his vehicle and he drove away, dragging her for a short period of time in the process," police said in a statement.

The victim was able to get away after a couple of blocks.

The woman said the suspect was in his 20s and had extremely chapped lips.

Additional Information From The Colorado Springs Police Department

The Colorado Springs Police Department is actively attempting to identify the suspect and his vehicle. Members of the public with information regarding the identity of the suspect or his vehicle are asked to call CSPD at #719-444-7000. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can contact Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers at #719-634-STOP.

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