CMPD Steps Up Patrols In South Charlotte Following Attempted Sexual Assault

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Police are stepping up patrols in South Charlotte after an attempted attack of a female jogger Thursday evening. The attack occurred around 6 p.m. March 30 at the McAlpine Creek & Four Mile Creek Greenways off Johnson Road.

The 27 year-old woman was running with her dog on a greenway when she said she was attacked from behind by a man with a knife. She was pulled to the ground in what police say was likely an attempted sexual assault. The suspect, however, fled the scene after being bitten by her dog.

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The suspect is described as a bald black male, about 35 years-old and wearing dark clothing.

“Unfortunately, we were not able to apprehend the suspect last night,” said Lt. Jason Helton of CMPD’s South Division.

“We need the community members to be hypervigilant,” Helton said. ”It was a pretty brazen attack,” he said.

Police are stepping up law enforcement presence in the area and also offer these tips to the community:

• Travel in groups for increased safety

• Stay in well lit areas

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