Pepper Spray Attack On Woman In Colts Neck

Police are searching for the man who signaled a driver to pull over, then sprayed her in the face with some type of irritant, possibly pepper spray.

The woman then sped away and was not followed, Colts Neck police said on their Facebook page.

The incident occurred just before midnight Tuesday, near Five Points and Stone Hill roads in Colts Neck.

According to police:

The woman was driving when another motorist flashed his headlights several times.

The woman pulled her vehicle to the shoulder of the road and the man parked behind her, then got out of his car and approached her.

He asked for directions and then sprayed her in the face.

He was described as a black male, who was at least 6 feet tall, had a heavy-set build, and short hair. He wore jeans and a white polo shirt with blue stripes. The vehicle is described as possibly a silver or sandy colored four door sedan.

The incident and the description of the man is similar to incidents last year in Freehold and Colts Neck.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Colts Neck Police Detective Bureau at 732-780-7323 or detectives@coltsneckpolice.com.

Police also offered the following suggestions to drivers:

• ”At all times be alert of your surroundings.
• Drive on well-traveled, well-lit roads when possible.
• Keep your vehicle the doors locked at all times. (when parked and traveling)
• Check your mirrors often.
• Leave an escape route when you stop at intersections.
• If you are approached and you cannot identify the person as a police officer or someone you are familiar with do not lower your window or open the door.
• If you suspect you are being followed, do not go home. Go to a police station or other safe and well lit public place.
• Keep your vehicle in good operating condition to avoid breakdowns.
• If you feel threatened, use your car horn or alarm system to signal for help.
• Keep your cell phone properly charged and call 911 immediately if you feel threatened.”