Suspect sought in sex assault

The female victim requires surgery for injuries sustained early Saturday

Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female Saturday in Pearl City.

Sex assault suspect: The man in his 20s is said to be 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, with fair skin

Sometime before 4 a.m., police said the victim and her friends met the suspect and his nephew "Victor" for the first time at the Sportsmen Lounge, located at 829 Lehua Ave.

After the establishment closed, the victim and the suspect were in the suspect's vehicle alone between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m.

When the suspect later dropped off the victim at her home, police said the victim's family members noticed injuries on her body.

She was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, where it was determined that she was sexually assaulted.

Police said the victim required surgical treatment from injuries.

The victim told police the suspect's name was "Pete" or "Petelo." He is described as in his 20s, 5-foot-11, 220 pounds with a stocky build. He is further described as having a light or fair complexion.

Police said the suspect was driving a white pickup truck with possible front end damage.

Anyone with information on the suspect can call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or Detective Fred Denault of the Sex Crimes Detail at 529-3347.

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Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers