Police are asking for the community’s help after a girl was sexually assaulted in Berkeley.
A high-school aged minor was walking in the 1500 block of Addison Street when she was grabbed from behind sometime between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., according to police.
The victim told police the suspect covered her mouth and pressed a gun to her side while telling her not to scream.
Police say the suspect walked the victim eastbound on Addison Street and into the side yard of a home.
The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim, according to police.
After the assault, the victim sought help and Berkeley Police were notified and began an investigation.
The victim described the suspect as a black male adult, possibly in his 30s, 5’7, medium build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and with blue jeans.
Officers and detectives have been on scene canvassing the neighborhood for possible witnesses or homes with exterior video surveillance cameras.
Police are asking for anyone who lives in the area and has surveillance cameras to review their footage.
If they witnessed the crime or have information regarding the case, they are asked to contact the Berkeley Police Sex Crimes Detail at (510) 981-5716.