Story Published:
Jun 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Jun 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM CDT
BRANSON, Mo. -- City police say a woman from Hollister says a man attacked her on Monday evening on the walking trail by Stockstill Park. The 48-year-old woman says she was jogging on the trail between Stockstill Park and the Skaggs Orthopedic Association building on Cahill Drive when a man approached her, struck up a short conversation and then grabbed her.
After a brief struggle, the woman says she managed to escape without being hurt. The man ran into nearby woods towards Roark Creek.
The woman described her attacker as Hispanic, 25-30 years old, 5-foot-5, with a stocky build and dark wavy hair. He was wearing a white tank-top t-shirt and blue shorts.
Anyone with information about the attack can call the Branson Police Department at (417) 334-3300 or anonymously at (417) 334-1085.