Police in Fort Lauderdale are searching for a suspect involved in sexual battery case.
Authorities say a woman was walking in the 2600 block of Middle River Terrace around 1:30 a.m. Thursday when she was approached by the suspect.
The suspect tackled the victim and sexually battered her on the front lawn of an apartment complex, according to authorities. The suspect then allegedly fled the scene.
The victim was transported to the Nancy J. Cotterman Sexual Assault Treatment Center for medical evaluation.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 40-45 years old, 5-foot-11-inches and with a large build. Authorities say he has a tattoo on his lower right leg -- possibly of an oriental theme.
Detectives have released a sketch, above, of the suspect responsible for the incident.
Anyone with information is urges to contact Detective Yvette Martinez at 954-828-5784 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.