Bloomington, IN – A woman was assaulted Thursday morning on the Karst Farm Greenway Trail near Grandview Elementary School in Bloomington, prompting a manhunt by Monroe County authorities.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 11:51 a.m. when a male suspect allegedly grabbed a woman near the school, pulling her by the shirt and attempting to strike her. The suspect is described as a skinny white male in his mid to late 20s, with dark, curly hair in a mullet, wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts.
The woman reported the man had allegedly passed her multiple times on the trail before attacking her as she walked by a corner near the school. She screamed, causing the suspect to flee. Authorities said she then called 911.
Deputies, aided by a drone team, arrived on the scene within minutes and searched the area for over an hour but did not locate the suspect. The Monroe County Community School Corporation has been notified, and officials at Grandview Elementary have increased security monitoring around the campus and nearby trail.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit is actively handling the case. Authorities ask anyone with photos, video, or information related to the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Nathan Peach at npeach@co.monroe.in.us. If you see the suspect or have urgent information, call 911 immediately.
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