Police are looking for a man who jumped a jogger late yesterday: reports here and here. She got away OK; he unfortunately got away too and was described in the tv report as “25 to 35, about 5-7, light brown hair, possibly balding … wearing a white, oversized sweatshirt with a pattern on it, and gray sweatpants.” The attack location is described only as “a trail in the south end.”
About 8:00 last evening a photographer was lighting up the grassy area at the South parking lot of the park for a picture of the crime scene.
Huh, I ran through last night right around 8 as well, saw the news truck and had wondered what had happened… any idea what time of day the attack happened?
…scratch that last question… I should follow links, huh? Thanks for reporting WSB!
Kudos to that guy (who gave chase to the attacker) on the newscast that said, “We’re West Seattleites, we’re not going to let that happen here.” Damn right.
Unfortunately, even in the day time, it’s not safe to go running alone in the park, for a woman. That’s very sad.
Agreed, Cy. And good for the woman for fighting back – best wishes to you if you’re reading this!
Wow, that is just plain scary. I walk and run in that park by myself all the time. I guess it is time to buy a can of mace to carry. What a shame. Right you are Cy – cood for the West Seattleites that tried to chase him down!
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