The National Park System and local law enforcement are asking the public's help finding a suspect who assaulted a female runner in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park this past Sunday morning around 11:30.

According to the report (below), the woman was jogging on the Old Carriage Trail in Sagamore Hills when she was assaulted by a man wearing a ski mask, gloves, a dark zip-up jacket and work pants. He's described as a white male, average build and height. The victim was unharmed, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to call the National Park's Investigative Services Branch.

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Brecksville, Ohio – At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, an unknown person wearing a ski mask assaulted a female runner on the Old Carriage Trail in Sagamore Hills within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The victim escaped without injury. Rangers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. He is described as a white male of average build and height, wearing a knit cap, dark ski gloves, dark zip-up heavy jacket and dark work pants. The clothing is not typical for a hiker or runner.

National Park Service rangers and local law enforcement officials are investigating this crime. If you have information that could help solve this case, please contact the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch (ISB). Call or text the ISB Tip Line at 888-653-0009. Tips can be submitted online by visiting http://www.nps.gov/isb and clicking “Submit a Tip.”