A woman reported she was assaulted while jogging this morning near Maricopa Elementary School.
The incident took place just before 6 a.m. near Alterra Parkway and Bowlin Road. According to Maricopa Police Department spokesman Ricardo Alvarado, she described the suspect as a black teenager and between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-9.
He was wearing a gray shirt with pink sleeves and carrying a backpack.
She said the suspect came up on her from behind and knocked her down, but she fought back and screamed, and he ran away.
MPD is asking anyone with information to call 520-568-3673 or the tip line at 520-316-6900 to remain anonymous.
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