Meridian Police Crime Watch - Jogger Attacked
Monday, 01 June 2009 18:00

From the Meridian Police Department:

Woman Attacked While Jogging

A woman reported that she was attacked Sunday morning while jogging in the area of 
Meridian Rd and Ashton Dr.  The victim said she was running on Meridian Rd, at about 
7am when the suspect ran up behind her and grabbed her.  He touched her genital area 
but the victim began to struggle with him as they fell to the ground.  The victim was able
to kick the suspect as she fought him off of her.  The suspect then ran away, running
east on Ashton then onto Lezana.  The victim did not see where he went after running
south on Lezana.

The suspect is described as a white male in his mid 20’s, sandy blond hair, 5’9" - 6’, and
a thin build.  He was wearing a gray baseball cap, a gray T-shirt over a long sleeve white
shirt, blue jeans and white athletic shoes.

Meridian Police are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information
regarding it to call them at 888-6678 or CrimeStoppers, 343-COPS.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 18:24 )