Police say a 17-year-old female reported that while walking to William Floyd High School, she was accosted by an unknown white male as she was cutting through the property.
Authorities say the suspect grabbed her as she was walking along the tree line, pushed her to the ground and began to forcibly fondle her.
The victim reportedly fought with the attacker until he fled south on Mastic Road. She was able to return home and contact police. She was subsequently treated and released at an area hospital.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s with short, dark hair. He is approximately 5-foot-2, wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and black boots. He was last seen fleeing on foot south on Mastic Road.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to please call 631-852-8752 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
