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Overland Park police searching for suspect in alleged sexual assault Wednesday

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Overland Park searched an area near W. 101st Street and Metcalf Avenue Wednesday for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault.

A police spokesperson said police received a call from a female victim who is possibly homeless in a wooded area west of Metcalf Avenue who reported the alleged assault.

The alleged suspect is described as a white male in his 40s with brown hair, a stubble beard and wearing blue jeans.

Police encourage anyone in the area to report suspicious activity.

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