CARBONDALE — Carbondale Police are investigating a report of an attempted sexual assault and battery that allegedly happened just before 7 Sunday morning in the 1200 block of East Grand Avenue.
Police say an unknown white man attacked the victim as she was jogging, tackling her to the ground. The victim yelled and fought with her attacker. Her actions alerted residents in the area, which caused the suspect to flee westbound. The victim received minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
The suspect was described as a white man in his mid-20s with shaggy hair. He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Carbondale Police at 457-3200.