The person at the center of this case
Unidentified female victim
Homicide · Open
9 years waiting · since 2016
UNIDENTIFIED INDIVIDUAL - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Justice for Unidentified female victim — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who is the unidentified male posing as police officer? Distinctive features: wore police hat, carried Mag Light-style flashlight
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witness
Lead #2The victim's friend was present and heard the assault - what additional details can she provide about the suspect's appearance, vehicle, or direction of flight?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there surveillance cameras in the parking area or nearby alley that captured the suspect or vehicle details?
On August 14, 2016, a woman was sexually assaulted by an unidentified man posing as a police officer in Flagstaff, Arizona after being approached while sleeping in a parked vehicle. The suspect, wearing a police hat and carrying a flashlight, led the victim to a nearby alley where the assault occurred before fleeing on foot when the victim's friend intervened. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek to identify the suspect who exploited the victim's vulnerable state and trust in law enforcement.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4The suspect claimed keys in ignition could result in DUI charge - does this suggest local law enforcement knowledge or familiarity with Flagstaff area?
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location
Lead #5What specific alley and telephone pole location was used? Identifying the exact crime scene may reveal additional evidence or surveillance opportunities
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Source Narrative
Flagstaff, Arizona August 14, 2016 On August 14, 2016, the victim and her friend were in a parked vehicle in Flagstaff, Arizona. The two had been at this location, which was extremely dark, for a short time, waiting for a friend, before falling asleep in the vehicle.
Their seats were reclined and the vehicle was off. Both had recently left from a bar and had been drinking that night.
While asleep in the car, the victim was awoken to a knock on the driver door window. The subject at the window identified himself as a police officer and began questioning the two about a possible DUI.
The suspect requested the victim’s license, registration and insurance. The victim was directed out of the vehicle and brought to the rear of her car.
The victim was further questioned and "frisked" on the inside of her legs and breasts. The suspect told the victim that because the keys were in the ignition, she could face a DUI charge.
The victim questioned the suspect as to his name and badge number but was told to stop asking or she would be handcuffed and arrested. The suspect directed the victim to come with him to his patrol vehicle to submit to a portable breath test.
The suspect walked the victim to a nearby alley where he pushed her against a telephone pole. The suspect first digitally penetrated the victim and then sexually assaulted (penile) her.
The victim cried out, which her friend heard, and then the friend called out for her and the suspect ran off. The suspect fled from the assault area on foot.
Remarks: The unidentified individual wore a "police" hat, and carried a "Mag Light"-style flashlight.
Timeline of Events
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2016-08-14
unknownVictim and friend fall asleep in parked vehicle
Two women, recently departed from a bar, were sleeping in a parked vehicle in a dark location in Flagstaff
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2016-08-14
unknownSuspect approaches vehicle
Unidentified male knocked on driver door window, identifying himself as a police officer and questioning about possible DUI
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2016-08-14
unknownSexual assault occurs
Suspect led victim to nearby alley and sexually assaulted her; victim cried out and suspect fled on foot when friend called out
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026