Police Release New Sketch Of Marlboro Park Attack Suspect

MARLBORO, NJ — Police released an enhanced sketch of the suspect in an attack that happened on Marlboro's Big Brook Park two weeks ago.

The new sketch by New Jersey State police highlights a distinctive physical feature on the suspect's ear.

He was described as a tanned white adult male with medium-length hair, around 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 240 pounds, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants. He also has a neck tattoo.

A woman was attacked by a man while jogging in Marlboro Township's Big Brook Park on Nov 4, according to the Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.

The physical attack and attempted sexual assault happened at around 11:45 a.m. about 100 feet off the Henry Hudson Trail.

The woman was running in the area when she noticed a man stretching nearby, Linskey said.

Moments later, he attacked her and made her fall to the ground. He brandished a knife, which he used to cause minor injuries to her arm.

The man also allegedly exposed himself and attempted to sexually assault the woman, but she managed to fight back and he fled in an unknown direction, according to Linskey.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said that the "intensive" investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Last week a second woman from Freehold reported seeing a man who matched the description of the suspect.

Officials warned that the suspect is considered dangerous and is expected to be armed. Anyone who believes they have seen him is urged to not approach and instead immediately call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information is urged to contact MCPO Detective Joshua Rios at 800-533-7443. anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about this or any crime can submit a tip to the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential tip-line at 800-671-4400 or by downloading the free P3 Tips mobile app.