CrimeCMPD identifies suspect in South End armed robbery, sexual assault

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are asking for the public's help finding a man wanted in connection with the armed robbery and sexual assault of a security guard in South End earlier this month.

Early on June 3, a little past 2:30 a.m., police said a female security guard was making her rounds at a construction site on New Bern Street when the suspect pulled out a gun and forced her into a room. Police said the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Robert Codaryl Harrison, assaulted and robbed her before running from the building.

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Detectives identified Harrison as the primary suspect in the case based on DNA evidence, according to a CMPD press release. He is wanted on three warrants for first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

According to CMPD, the victim encountered Harrison twice before at the construction site when he was sleeping and asked him to leave.

Harrison is described as a black male, about 5-foot-9 and weighs 175 pounds. Police said he is believed to be homeless. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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