A woman taking a late night jog on Tuesday, April 12, on Navajo Blvd. in Holbrook was sexually assaulted and police are seeking the assailant.
According to the Holbrook Police Department, the woman was running along the sidewalk just south of Burger King at approximately 11:35 p.m. when a man approached her on foot and engaged her in conversation. During the conversation the woman became uncomfortable and cut the conversation short. As she continued with her run, the man tackled her from behind, taking her to the ground, where she was sexually assaulted. The man suddenly released the woman, then fled the area.
The assailant is described as a white male from 25 to 35 years of age, approximately 5’ 9” and 190 to 200 lbs., with blonde or brown spiked hair. He was wearing beige cargo shorts, a black T-shirt and black tennis shoes.
Police Chief Mark Jackson asked that members of the public be aware of their surroundings and not be out alone after dark.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the HPD Criminal Investigations Division at (928) 524-3392.
