Baltimore police have released surveillance video of a man who they said sexually assaulted a woman earlier this month. Police said the attack was reported in the early hours of Feb. 9 on the 1400 block of Warner Street between the Horseshoe Casino and M&T Bank Stadium.

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Baltimore police have released surveillance video of a man who they said sexually assaulted a woman earlier this month.Download the WBAL appPolice said the attack was reported in the early hours of Feb. 9 on the 1400 block of Warner Street between the Horseshoe Casino and M&T Bank Stadium. The victim told police that she was walking when she was approached by a man who implied that he had a weapon before sexually assaulting her.Police said the video was taken at a store just before the sexual assault."She was walking down Warner Street. She was alone when she was approached by this individual who implied he had a weapon. At that point, the sexual assault occurred," Baltimore police Lt. Jarron Jackson said."It's very scary, and it's really concerning because we want to live in an area where everyone can feel safe," resident Lisa Mcauliffe said.Women who live in the area said the attack serves as a reminder to take precautions, especially while out alone at night."I always try to travel in groups. If it's this late at night, even if it's a couple of blocks away, I always try to take a cab or an Uber," Mcauliffe said."You just have to really try to protect yourself and be aware. That's my main thing -- just try to be observant," resident Josephine Jackson said.Police said it's rare to get surveillance camera footage this clear. They're hoping someone will recognize the man."Come forward with any information you have with his identity, his whereabouts, where he may be hanging out, who may be helping him. We need to get him of the street. He committed a horrible and very violent act that was traumatic not only for the victim, but to the community itself," Jackson said.Police said the man fled after the assault and the victim called police. The man police are looking for is described as a black, 20 to 30 years old, with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a black hat and dark-colored clothing and walking west on Worcester Street.Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.WBAL-TV reporter Kim Dacey contributed to this story.22874254