Police are seeking further information and possible victims of a rape suspect presently in custody.

Demarcus B. Linwood is a Level 3 Registered Sex Offender suspected of sexual assaults in the Seattle and Shoreline areas. He has been in custody since February 8, 2013.

King County Sheriff’s Office Special Assault Detectives are attempting to discover if there may be additional victims or individuals that may possess relevant information regarding Linwood.

Public transit appeared to be his primary form of transportation. His MO is to meet women who appear “transient” looking or otherwise vulnerable near bus stops or parks and making contact with these women which ultimately leads to a sexual assault.

Linwood is currently charged in King County Superior Court with Rape 3 based upon an incident investigated by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Seattle Police are also currently investigating him for a separate sexual assault.

Linwood, 24, is described as 5-foot-8-inches tall, approximately 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is a transient with ties to Tacoma, Federal Way and Seattle.

If you have information related to these crimes please call the King County Sheriff’s Office Special Assault Unit at 206-263-2110 or our Communications Center 206-296-3311.