Press Release

Case 07-32876
Friday, July 06, 2007

On July 1, 2007 at approximately 7:00 PM, a female resident was assaulted as she entered Alvethorpe Park in the Jenkintown Section of Abington Township. The suspect, pictured below, walked past the victim as she walked into the park. Shortly after she entered the park and started down the walking path the suspect grabbed her from behind, put his hand over her mouth, and attempted to take her to the woods. The victim screamed and the suspect threw the victim to the ground before fleeing the park on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, 33 to 35 years of age, 5'5" to 5'7" tall, with a muscular, heavy build and close cropped hair. He was wearing an olive drab color T-shirt and ¾ length shorts. The victim stated that he looked "strange" as if he was suffering from mental problems.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of this suspect is requested to immediately call Abington Police Detective Division at 267-536-1100.

Approved for Release by: Deputy Chief John A. Livingood