Georgetown Jogging Attack

Police are searching for a suspect they say sexually assaulted a 27-year-old female jogger on the Capital Crescent Trail Wednesday evening.

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U.S. Park Police say the woman was in DC and jogging toward Georgetown when the suspect snuck up behind her and began choking her. {snip}

Police say the woman fought back, but eventually lost consciousness. When she woke up, the man had pulled her pants down and was fondling her.

Authorities say she screamed, and the man took off in the direction of Fletcher’s Boat House, which is about a mile west and north of Georgetown off of Canal Road NW.

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Park Police say the victim got a description of the suspect:

Black Male, Medium Skin

Height 5’8 to 5’11

Approximately 180 to 200 pounds

Muscular/Fit build

Dreads — 3 to 4 inches long

Light scruffy beard

Wearing a white shirt, possibly a tank top or cut off sleeves

Wearing long jersey type black shorts

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