MPD shows sketch of suspect in jogger attack

A sketch of an unknown male who reportedly attacked a woman jogging in Maricopa Tuesday morning has been distributed by the Maricopa Police Department.

MPD has been going door to door looking for information and a lead to the suspect.

The woman was jogging near Bowlin Road and Alterra Parkway at around 6 a.m. when someone came up behind her and forced her to the ground. The woman told police she screamed and fought back, and the suspect fled. He was last seen near the Desert Cedars subdivision.

He is described as 5-foot-7 to 5-foot 9, black with a medium complexion, and wearing a grey shirt with pink sleeves and a backpack.

According to the MPD, they canvassed the neighborhood Tuesday with uniformed officers and plain-clothes detectives. In one hour, they spoke with five people of interest.

“The people spoken to were made aware of why the officers and detectives were in the area making contact with people.  The individuals contacted were from all races and ages; four adult males and one juvenile male,” Chief Steve Stahl reported. “During the consensual contact, the individuals were asked if a photograph could be taken of them. During any consensual stop, anyone has the right to not speak with officers or have their photograph taken. If during a consensual contact someone feels they are not comfortable with the line of questions or even the officer’s demeanor, they can request a police supervisor be present.  During this attempt to speak with individuals, no one was forced to be photographed or forced to answer questions.”

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call MPD at 520-568-3673 or anonymously on the tip line at 520-316-6900.