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Suspect in Cleveland Heights sexual assault identified as 16-year-old boy

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Cleveland Heights Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 16-year-old boy who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this month in the Cedar Lee District.

A warrant was issued for charges of rape, aggravated robbery and kidnapping. The teen is considered armed and dangerous.

The alleged sexual assault occurred on June 11 around 9:30 p.m. near Lee and Derbyshire roads, police said.

Earlier this month, the city said the suspect was armed at the time.

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The city said this is the first sexual assault case it has seen in over 20 years.

Anyone with information regarding the teen is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. The agency is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his location and arrest.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The alleged suspect is in custody. His name has been removed from this story since he is a minor.

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