Crime & Safety

Women Assaulted While Jogging On San Bruno Mountain Trail: Police

Two incidents where a woman was allegedly assault were reported to authorities.

SAN BRUNO, CA -- Authorities are investigating two incidents where a woman was reportedly assaulted while jogging along a trail at the San Bruno Mountain State Park, it was announced Wednesday. In both incidents, a white male approached the woman from behind and groped their buttocks area before fleeing, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

The first incident occurred on Oct. 22 at about 4:30 pm and the second incident occurred on Nov. 5 at about 5:30 pm., according to officials.

In both incidents, the suspect was described as white male adult, 5’8’’ tall, 180 pounds with blue eyes, blond hair, a groomed beard and sideburns.

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Authorities believe the suspect is driving a light colored 2009 Mazda 3 hatchback or similar.

Anyone who may have any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact San Mateo County Sheriff’s Detective Joe Cang, at (650) 259-2417 Jcang@smcgov.org. You may also call the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800- 547-2700.

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--Photos courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

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