Police searching for man in attack, attempted sex assault of New Jersey jogger

Sunday, November 7, 2021
MARLBORO, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating after the attack and attempted sexual assault of a jogger in a New Jersey park.

The attack happened just before noon on Thursday at Big Brook Park in Marlboro Township. The woman was running near the Henry Hudson Trail, when she noticed a man stretching nearby. Officials say moments later the man attacked her, causing her to fall to the ground.
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The man then allegedly exposed himself and attempted to sexually assault the woman. The woman fought the man, and he fled in an unknown direction.



The suspect is described as a tanned white adult man with medium-length hair, approximately 6'0", weighing approximately 240 pounds. He was said to be wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants.

The man also reportedly has a raised scar on one ear, light facial hair, and a neck tattoo.

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