Police Say Stranger Attacked Woman Near Church Street
POSTED: 6:03 pm EDT August 4,
2004
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. -- Police said a 63-year-old woman was sexually assaulted near a popular bicycle trail Tuesday in Wethersfield.The woman told authorities she was walking on the trail when a stranger pulled her into the woods. She said the man sexually assaulted her in the hidden area.Authorities said they are searching for leads in the case.
The woman was on the Heritage Way bike trail around 6 p.m. Tuesday. She was walking alone near Church Street when the stranger approached.The woman walked back to Church Street for help."She has been in constant contact with detectives from the department," said Lt. Andrew Power. "She's been very helpful, and she is doing OK."Police described the attacker as a 30-year-old man with a short, stocky build. He was wearing dark clothes and carrying a red sweatshirt.Police increased patrols near the trail.For the latest news, stay with NBC 30 Connecticut News and NBC30.com
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