PORT HURON, Mich. (WWJ) -- Police in Port Huron are searching for a man accused of trying to sexually assault a woman while she was out for a jog in the park.
A 25-year-old woman was jogging in the wooded area of Sanborn Park just after sunset Monday, around 5:30 p.m., when she was attacked by an unknown man, according to the Port Huron Police Department.
Police say the woman fought off the attacker, who fled before completing the sexual assault.
The victim described her attacker as a white man in his 30s with a medium build.
Port Huron police officers, a K-9 unit, detectives and the Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen a suspicious white male following the woman -- who was wearing a bright yellow jacket -- in the area of Sanborn and Appomattox around 5:30 p.m. Monday to contact them.
Authorities are also asking anyone who lives in the area and has a doorbell camera to share that video.
Anyone who has information regarding the attempted sexual assault should contact the Port Huron Police Department at (810)-984-8415 or CAPTURE at (810)-987-6688.
Anonymous texts can also be received by texting the keyword CAPTURE and the message/tip to 847411 or by downloading the Port Huron PD app on an apple or android device. Tips can also be emailed by clicking on the CAPTURE link at www.porthuronpolice.org.
