The person at the center of this case
Female victim (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
UNKNOWN SUSPECT - WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH
Justice for Female victim (name not disclosed) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Silver Chevrolet Aveo with black tape on middle bumper and blue tape on sides - where is this vehicle now and who owns it?
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suspect
Lead #2White or Hispanic male with thick beard, hand tattoo on webbing of right hand, wearing yellow shirt over white long-sleeved shirt and beanie - do you recognize this person?
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evidence
Lead #3Black handgun used in assault - has this weapon been recovered or linked to other crimes?
On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m. in West Valley City, Utah, a female driver encountered a man standing beside a silver Chevrolet Aveo with distinctive tape on the bumper, claiming vehicle trouble. When she approached, he drew a black handgun and forced her into the vehicle, then assaulted her and restrained her with zip ties. The victim managed to grab the gun, escape, and drive away safely. The suspect remains at large, and investigators are seeking information about the silver Aveo and the man captured on the victim's dash camera, who has distinctive features including a thick beard, hand tattoo, and specific clothing.
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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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witness
Lead #4Dash camera footage captured the suspect's face and vehicle details - additional witnesses in the area that night may have seen the vehicle or suspect
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clue
Lead #5The specific tape configuration on the bumper is distinctive and may help identify the vehicle through traffic cameras or witness sightings
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Source Narrative
Sexual Assault May 22, 2023 West Valley City, Utah On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a female passerby saw a silver Chevrolet Aveo with black tape on the middle of the bumper and blue tape on the sides of the bumper. The vehicle was parked in a remote part of West Valley City, Utah, with its flashers turned on; a man was standing outside the vehicle holding jumper cables.
The victim’s dash camera captured the man and is described as possibly White or Hispanic with a thick beard. He was wearing a yellow shirt overtop of a long-sleeved, white shirt, and a beanie.
The video stopped at that point, but the victim also noted that the man had a tattoo on the webbing of his right hand. The female exited her vehicle and the man pulled out a black handgun.
He told her to shut up and get in the car. She sat in the car, and he struck her.
He tore her shirt open, then put zip ties on her arms. He was going to put another clear industrial strength zip tie on her arms and set the gun on her.
She grabbed the gun, threw it, and was able to escape in her vehicle.
Timeline of Events
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2023-05-22
01:30Assault and attempted abduction
Female passerby encountered suspect with silver Chevrolet Aveo; suspect drew handgun, assaulted victim, and attempted to restrain her with zip ties before victim escaped
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026