Crime & Safety
Woman Attacked While Jogging In Pima County: Deputies
A man grabbed the woman by the neck as she was jogging, Pima County deputies said. They are currently looking for the suspect.
PIMA COUNTY, AZ—The Pima County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in identifying a man they said assaulted a female jogger over the weekend.
Deputies said a woman was jogging alone in a secluded area on Craycroft Road in Tucson early in the morning when an unknown man grabbed her by the neck from behind. Fortunately, she was able to escape his grasp, they said. The suspect then quickly fled the area. The sheriff's office arrived on the scene around 6:30 a.m.
According to deputies, the suspect is described as:
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- Between 25 and 40 years-of-age
- Last seen wearing dark pants and a black hoodie
- having rough and calloused hands
Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1. You can also submit an anonymous tip, with the potential for a reward, by text, phone, or by going to 88CRIME.org.
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