Sheriff's Detectives want your help in finding and identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Vista.
The attack happened on Monday, December 5th around 6:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Grapevine Road.
A 19-year-old woman told deputies she was walking her dog when a man attacked her from behind. The woman says the man forced her to the ground and started groping her. She fought with the suspect and called her dog to help. The woman's dog started barking and may have bitten the man. The suspect started running onto Planet Road with the dog in chase. The dog returned to the woman later.
The woman could not describe the man's face, but says her attacker is about 25 years old, approximately 5'6" tall and weighing between 160 to 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored beanie, hoodie and pants.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Here are some safety tips from the Sheriff's Department:
*Always be aware of your surroundings.
*Never jog or walk alone.
*Trust your intuition. If you are unsure about something or have a bad feeling about a person or location, remove yourself from that situation immediately.
*If you see something suspicious, say something. Call us right away so we can respond and investigate. Our 24-hour non-emergency line is (858) 565-5200.
*Call 9-1-1- in case of emergency.
