Man sexually assaulted, Met on Gay Hookup site, robbed at Center City hotel, police say
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in finding a sexual assault and robbery suspect in Center City.
The incident happened on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Home 2 Suites Hotel on the 1200 block of Arch Street. He met him on the Gay hookup site "GRINDR"
The victim invited the man to his hotel room. Upon arrival, the suspect told the victim that he had a gun and proceeded to sexually assault him.
Police say the suspect also forced the victim to withdraw a total of $1,000 from various ATMs. The victim also was forced to purchase $2,000 in VISA gift cards.
Police say the suspect also forced the victim to withdraw a total of $1,000 from various ATMs. The victim also was forced to purchase $2,000 in VISA gift cards.
Watch surveillance video from the incident.
A short time later, the suspect and the victim went to the Irish Pub at 20th and Walnut streets, where the victim and suspect got into a fight and suspect was able to escape on foot.
His name was later released. He is 26-year-old Douglas Spady, who goes by the alias Douglas Casey. He is described as a black male in his 20s. He's approximately 5'11", with wavy hair and star tattoos on the back of his right hand. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, dark blue jeans with rips, and tan Timberland boots.
WOW..this is embarrassing but at least he wasn't ashamed to come forth to report it!
