Fayetteville police search for rape suspect

Fayetteville police are searching for a man who allegedly raped a woman on Friday evening.

Police said a woman was walking along Bragg Boulevard when she was offered a ride by an unknown suspect. The suspect drove the woman to the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road where he raped her, police said.

The incident was reported around 6:40 p.m.

The suspect was described as a black male in his late 20s to early 30s. He has a skinny build, medium-complexion skin and a short afro hair style. Police said he was wearing glasses, a black T-shirt with gold writing and was driving a white sedan with tan interior.

Anyone with information about the rape investigation or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Det. A. Caldwell with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 366-5853 or Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477.