BURLESON, Texas – Police are asking for help in identifying a man who sexually assaulted a woman at a rest stop.

Investigators said a 26-year-old woman was driving alone on her way to Fort Worth when she pulled over at a rest stop on Interstate 35W in Burleson.

The man allegedly approached her as she tried to leave the bathroom area. He threatened her with a knife and then raped her.

The man also demanded money, which she didn’t have. He took some of her personal belongings and left, police said.

“At this time we don’t think the suspect is a homeless or transient person, but we can’t rule that out. He may be living locally or in the area. That’s why we need the public’s help to get this guy identified and get him off the street,” said Burleson PD Cmdr. Chris Havens.

Police said their suspect has short blond hair and a buzz haircut. The victim also recalled tattoos on his arms and hands. He wore an open circle earring on his left ear lobe, she said.

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