Police are searching for an unknown man who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman walking in San Diego’s Park West area Tuesday night.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the woman was walking near Albatross and West Grape streets at around 10:30 p.m. when she was allegedly grabbed by the suspect, who attempted to sexually assault her.
Police say the victim screamed for help and the suspect immediately fled the scene on foot.
Police say the suspect appeared to be a transient. He’s described as a black male between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 5-foot-5, with a medium build. He was wearing a beanie cap and khaki pants or shorts at the time of the attack. The victim described his face as being “scrunched,” according to police.
The woman was not injured, but the suspect remained at large as of 1 p.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information on this assault or suspect should contact Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or the SDPD Sex Crimes Unit at (619) 531-2210.
