Nashville, TN – Detectives with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Youth Services Division are asking for the public’s help in finding a 31-year-old man wanted in connection with the reported sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl on December 31.
According to police, the alleged assault occurred inside the victim’s Millwood Drive apartment. Investigators have identified Mena Awad, 31, as the suspect and say he is now wanted on rape charges.
Authorities released the suspect’s photo Monday and are urging anyone who knows his location to come forward. “Have info? Contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463,” the department posted on social media.
Police have not released additional details about how the suspect and victim knew each other or the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault. The case remains under investigation by Youth Services detectives.
Anyone with information can remain anonymous when calling Metro Crime Stoppers.
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