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 #1Unidentified male impersonating police officer wearing police hat and carrying Mag Light-style flashlight - was he a legitimate officer or civilian imposter?
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witness
Lead #2Friend in the parked vehicle may have additional details about suspect's appearance, direction of flight, or vehicle information
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evidence
Lead #3Telephone pole location in alley where assault occurred - forensic evidence may still be recoverable
On August 14, 2016, a woman was sexually assaulted by an unidentified man impersonating a police officer in Flagstaff, Arizona, after she and a friend fell asleep in a parked vehicle. The suspect, wearing a police hat and carrying a flashlight, conducted a fake DUI investigation before luring the victim to a nearby alley where he attacked her; he fled on foot when her friend heard her cries. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek to identify this dangerous predator who may pose a threat to others in the Flagstaff area.
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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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location
Lead #4Why was this particular dark location chosen by the victim and friend, and was it a known spot that the suspect may have been watching?
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clue
Lead #5Suspect's knowledge of DUI procedures and police protocols suggests possible law enforcement background or familiarity with police procedures
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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
nightVictim and friend fall asleep in parked vehicle
Two individuals parked in an extremely dark location in Flagstaff after leaving a bar; both had been drinking
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2016-08-14
nightSuspect approaches vehicle
Unidentified male knocks on driver window, identifies himself as police officer, questions occupants about possible DUI
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2016-08-14
nightSexual assault occurs
Suspect directs victim to nearby alley, pushes her against telephone pole, digitally penetrates and sexually assaults her; victim cries out
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2016-08-14
nightSuspect flees on foot
Friend hears victim's cries, calls out for her; suspect abandons assault and runs from scene
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 19, 2026