Police Search Suspect in Random Vancouver Jogger Assault

Vancouver police are investigating an early Sunday morning sexual assault on a woman who was jogging in the 1100 block of Southeast 99th Avenue (near Southeast 10th Street) around 7:16–7:30 a.m. A man on a bicycle approached from behind, grabbed her genital area and pushed her to the ground, causing a bump to her head; she fought off the attacker and he fled on his bike, and no serious injuries were reported. Investigators obtained nearby security camera footage and describe the suspect as a white male in his late teens or early 20s, about 5'7", wearing black jeans and a gray hoodie, riding a bicycle. Authorities say the attack appears random and are urging community members to use extra caution and consider walking or jogging with another person, while neighbors report shock and heightened vigilance. The Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation and asks anyone with information to contact VPD at (360) 772-2364.