Central Coast News KION/KCBADeputies: Suspect Tried to Grab 14-Year-Old Jogger in Felton

FELTON, Calif- Deputies are looking for a man who tried to grab a 14-year-old while she was jogging through the Fall Creek State Park in Felton last Wednesday.

The girl was near the Lime Kiln Trail area when the suspect tried to engage her in conversation then reached out to grab her, said deputies. The girl ran away from the suspect.

The suspect, described as a light skinned white male adult, 40 years of age, 5'8" - 6'00", medium build with shoulder length brown hair and a brown beard. He was wearing a bright blue long sleeve shirt or sweater. 

Investigators have hiked the trail on numerous occasions and worked with the victim to obtain a sketch of the suspect. State Parks personnel and the nearby school have been notified and further canvassing of the area will continue, said deputies.

Please contact the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office Investigations at 831-454-2311, dispatch 831-471-1121 or State Parks at 831-649-2810 if you have any information or similar events to report. 

The Sheriff's Office encourages people using the park to exercise caution by being aware your surroundings, partner up for safety and call 911 if you encounter any suspicious individuals in the park.