MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a sexual assault that happened near the city's lower east side Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Authorities say it happened around 2:15 a.m. near Cass and Juneau Avenue. 

The suspect is described as an African American man, 35-40 years of age, 6' tall and 180-200 pounds with a stocky build, a slight belly, large forehead and a low haircut. 

He was last seen wearing a white tank top, long, dark colored pants, dark shoes and a red bandana with white designs on it that covered his nose and mouth. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS to remain anonymous.