Milwaukee police seek suspect in child sexual assault investigation
Police seek child sexual assault suspect
Milwaukee police on Friday asked the public for help to identify and find a suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a child.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police on Friday asked the public for help to identify and find a suspect wanted in a child sexual assault investigation.
What we know:
MPD said the assault happened in the area of 41st and Lisbon at around noon on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Police described the suspect as:
- Male
- Asian
- 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall
- Slender build
- Medium-length, curly, black hair
MPD: Video of child sex assault suspect from Feb. 14
The Milwaukee Police Department released video of a suspect wanted in connection to the sexual assault of a child that happened on Feb. 14, 2026.
Police also said the suspect has an "unkept appearance" and an "ataxic" gait – shaky, uncoordinated and/or unsteady. He was last seen in the area of Washington Park wearing the clothing shown in the pictures and video provided.
Dig deeper:
FOX6 News reviewed search warrants that provide more details about the police investigation. Court filings said a 13-year-old girl was walking from the Washington Park library when a man sexually assaulted her.
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According to those court filings, surveillance video showed the suspect blocking the victim as she tried to get away – then following her as she ran back to the library.
The warrants showed investigators filed a warrant for DNA samples on three men, including one who is a registered sex offender living in the area, to see if they match the suspect in this case. However, those were just filed on Feb. 18.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7401; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information, photos, and video.