SEATTLE - The Seattle Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Antonio M. Smokes.

Seattle Police Dept.

Antonio M. Smokes

Smokes is a suspect in the recent “magazine salesman” strangulation assault of a woman in the Eastlake area on August 31.

He is also wanted for theft of the victim’s laptop and phone.

Police believe that Smokes was heading east from the Seattle area, possibly toward Florida.

He is described as a black male, 25 years old, 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds.

Anyone who may know of his whereabouts should call Seattle Police by calling 911 immediately and not attempt to contact him.