Woman Attacked, Nearly Raped On Jogging Trail Near Sonoma: Sheriff's Office

SONOMA VALLEY, CA -- A 24-year-old woman was the victim of an attempted rape Sunday while she was jogging on a trail near Sonoma, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

The woman was attacked around 1:15 p.m. April 16 in the area of Norrbom Road and the Sonoma Overlook Trail, Sgt. Spencer Crum said.

The woman heard a man yell at her before she was pushed from behind and fell on the east side of Norrbom Road. The suspect fell on top of the woman, punched her several times and tried to rape her, but she fought
him off, escaped and called for help, Crum said.

Sheriff's deputies, a Santa Rosa police K-9 team and the sheriff's helicopter Henry 1 searched the area but did not locate the suspect, Crum said.

Norrbom Road is an extension of First Street West past Arnold Field and the Mountain Cemetery, Crum said.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 50s with a white bushy beard. He was wearing a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt, black sweater, black beanie and dirty jeans. The woman said the man appeared to be homeless, Crum said.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call (707) 565-2185.

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