Woman Attacked In Marlboro By Man Wanted by Authorities

MARLBORO, NJ — A woman was attacked by a man while jogging in Marlboro Township’s Big Brook Park on Thursday morning, 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 New Jersey State Police provided a sketch of the suspect. 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 reportedly has a raised scar on one ear, light facial hair, and a distinctive neck tattoo.

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.

This investigation is still ongoing and the Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is working to determine whether the incident is in any way connected with other recent similar incidents.

Anyone with information should contact Det. Joshua Rios from the Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at 800-533-7443.