Ventura County Sheriff's Department

A woman was assaulted as she was jogging on a secluded dirt trail in the area of Bowfield Street and Rockfield Street. She was knocked to the ground and struck in the face. During the fight, she was able to strike her attacker and then run to safety and call the police.

Suspect concealed his face from victim. He also fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The Thousand Oaks Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding this incident. We also want to remind citizens to exercise with others and stay away from secluded areas whenever possible.

Nature of Incident: Attempted Sexual Assault of Jogger
Report Number: RB#12-19626
Location: Lindero Creek Trail, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time: August 30, 2012 1:05 pm
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Sexual Assault Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Unknown Unknown Unknown
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. B. Payton 1941
Media Release Date: August 30, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Greg Tougas
(805) 371-8397
Approved by: Captain Jim Fryhoff

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).