The Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Dynel Walker, whose last known address is on the 13000 block of Philmont Ave. Walker is wanted in connection with a series of sexual assaults that occurred from July 18 to Aug. 3, in the 9th and 17th police districts.
A total of five incidents have been reported during this timeframe, all exhibiting a similar modus operandi, suspect description and geographic proximity:
• July 18 — 1900 block of Spruce St. — 6:40 a.m. The victim reported being sexually assaulted while walking her dog.
• July 19 — 2000 block of Delancey St. — 3:13 a.m. The victim was sexually assaulted while attempting to enter her apartment building.
• Aug. 2 — 1600 block of Waverly St. — 8:15 a.m. The victim reported the suspect approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.
• Aug. 3 — 400 block of S. 15th St. — 1 a.m. The victim stated she was walking to her car when the suspect approached from behind and sexually assaulted her.
• Aug. 3 — 2500 block of Webster St. in Devil’s Pocket — 12:30 p.m. The victim reported she was unlocking her front door when the suspect approached from behind and sexually assaulted her.
The Police Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dynel Walker to call SVU at 215-685-3264 or call 911 immediately. Tips and information can be submitted anonymously at 215-686-TIPS. ••
