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NOPD: Surveillance video shows rapist, 7-year-old victim

This still from surveillance video released by NOPD shows a suspected rapist and his seven-year-old victim, Wednesday, July 1.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)–The New Orleans Police Department has released surveillance video that they say shows an unidentified suspect and the seven-year-old girl he sexually assaulted.

The suspect, in a red-and-white-striped shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, can be seen leading the girl by the hand at Hidden Lake Apartments on Martin Drive in New Orleans East around 9:00 Wednesday night.

 Anyone that has information concerning the identity of the suspect in the video can contact CrimeStoppers at (504)822-1111 or 1-877-903-7867 (STOP). Crime tips can be sent via text message to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) text TELLCS.