Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Attempted Kidnapping/Assault -10/23/2014 — UPDATE
- October 23rd, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY
**Update**
OCTOBER 28, 2014
During the course of the last seven days, investigators have received numerous leads on possible suspects and suspect vehicles. Investigators have identified and examined numerous vehicles that matched the description given, and earlier today, evidence was located that identified the vehicle used. A suspect, as well as other witnesses, has been located and interviewed.
On 10-28-2014 at 7:00pm, GABRIEL DORSETT SEALY, 32 yr. old male, was charged with Kidnapping I, Robbery I and Assault III. He was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail with a $126,000.00 bond.
OCTOBER 23, 2014
TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING/ASSAULT
On 10-22-2014 at 8:35 pm, Tuscaloosa Police officers responded to 1801 10th Avenue concerning an assault of a 21 year old female UA student. The student reported that she was walking south on 10th Avenue when she was approached by a male in a dark colored SUV. The male suspect forcibly grabbed the student by the arms and attempted to force her into his vehicle. The student fought the suspect and nearby witnesses began yelling at the suspect. The student was able to get free and the suspect left the area in his vehicle, possibly heading south through a nearby apartment complex. No weapon was displayed. The student was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Tuscaloosa Police officers and Homicide Investigators worked into the night attempting to locate a suspect.
The suspect is described as follows:
- Black male
- Dark complexion
- 25-35 years old
- 6’02” – 6’03”
- 250-300 lbs
- Very short or no hair
- No facial hair or tattoos visible
- Wearing a dark jogging suit
- Driving a dark colored SUV, possibly a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.
