Portland Police released a sketch of a man who they believed attacked a woman Monday night in Southeast Portland.
The attack happened around 10 p.m. around Southeast 35th Avenue and Woodward Street.
The victim, a 46-year-old woman, was walking along when the man made a lewd comment to her, lunged at her, groped her breasts, and wrestled her over a retaining wall.
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She kicked and fought her way out of his grip and fled.
The victim described the suspect as a white male, 50 years old, 5'8" tall, sandy blonde hair, receding hairline, ponytail, no facial hair, wearing dark-colored cargo shorts and a white t-shirt.
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If any residents in the area of this incident have residential surveillance cameras, investigators are asking them to check recordings for any possible images of the suspect. The Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength Program provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area. To learn more information about WomenStrength, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength
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