Suspect Assaults Jogger on Thousand Oaks Trail on Thursday, August 30th
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Suspect Assaults Jogger on Thousand Oaks Trail
Nature of Incident: Attempted Sexual Assault of Jogger
Report Number: RB#12-19626
Location: Lindero Creek Trail, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time: August 30, 2012 1:05 pm
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Sexual Assault Unit
Narrative: A woman was assaulted as she was jogging on a secluded dirt trail in the area of Bowfield Street and Rockfield Street. She was knocked to the ground and struck in the face. During the fight, she was able to strike her attacker and then run to safety and call the police.
Suspect concealed his face from victim. He also fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The Thousand Oaks Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding this incident. We also want to remind citizens to exercise with others and stay away from secluded areas whenever possible.
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Department release 8/31/02
