By Associated Press - Monday, April 28, 2014

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Jefferson County sheriff’s officials say they’re searching for the suspect in a sexual assault that took place on the side of Interstate 59.

Sheriff’s officials say a 34-year-old woman told investigators her car broke down alongside the interstate Wednesday and a passing driver stopped to help.

The man took her to three gas stations in Fairfield and returned her to her car. Authorities say the man then slapped her, sexually assaulted her and robbed her before leaving her on the side of the road.

Authorities say the suspect is a black man who is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. Sheriff’s officials say the suspect was driving a white 2008-2014 Ford Van with a Mississippi tag with the words “Church Bus” on the back doors.

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