Police Patrolling Pflugerville Lake Trail After Woman Reports Being Grabbed During Walk

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — Police are investigating after a woman walking along the Pflugerville Lake trail was grabbed by an unifentified male on Tuesday evening, officials said.

Police responded to the lake at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday after the woman called to report she was suddenly grabbed by the suspect as she was on a walk. The victim did not sustain injuries as a result of the incident, and the suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

The suspect was not located by police in a subsequent search. He is described as a male between the ages of 20 to 30 last seen wearing no shirt and red red basketball shorts. An investigation into the incident continues, police said.

Members of the Pflugerville Police Department will continue to patrol the lake closely to ensure the safety of residents, officials said. In the meantime, they offered residents a number of safety tips to follow for those engaging in outdoor activities:

• If wearing headphones, play your music at a volume that allows you to hear what’s happening around you, or only wear one headphone bud in your ear. If your vision of what is going on around you is impaired by darkness, you may want to forgo music altogether.
• If walking or running at night or on a secluded trail, consider going with a group.
• Keep your cell phone with you at all times in case you need to contact authorities to report suspicious activity or sustain an injury and are unable to walk back to your home or vehicle.
• Always tell at least one person where and when you are running or walking.
• Consider changing up your daily exercise routine by switching the direction of your route or alternating start times every few days.

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