Violent — Tanglewood Park (near), NC — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A woman was sexually assaulted by a bald, bearded white man while jogging on a hiking trail near Tanglewood Park.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Tanglewood Park (near), NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: White
  • Victim(s): 1 (female jogger)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The attack took place around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, at Tanglewood Park.
  • A woman was jogging when a bald, bearded white man approached and assaulted her.
  • She was able to fight off her attacker and reach a bystander, who called 911.
  • Law enforcement officials released a sketch of the alleged attacker.
  • The sheriff urged joggers to run with a partner and carry bear spray as a precaution.