WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are searching for an unidentified man accused of assaulting a woman as she walked along a trail Tuesday evening, prompting an investigation near Everhart Park.
According to the West Chester Police Department, the alleged assault occurred shortly before 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in the area of the 500 block of Dean Street.
Police said the woman was walking on a trail when an unknown man approached and allegedly assaulted her. The victim managed to push the suspect away and flee the area.
Officers received a report of the incident at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Investigators described the suspect as a Black male with a dark complexion, believed to be in his early 20s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a thin build and no facial hair.
He was reportedly wearing a black durag and a gray or silver hooded jacket.
Police said the suspect was last seen running north toward Everhart Park at approximately 6:58 p.m.
Authorities did not provide additional details about the nature of the alleged assault or whether the victim sustained injuries.
“The West Chester Police Department recognizes the concern this incident may cause within our community,” police stated. “We are committed to investigating this incident and appreciate any help from the community.”
Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect is asked to contact the West Chester Police Department at 610-696-2700 and reference incident number WC-26-29110.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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