VCSO investigating report of sexual assault attempt on girl

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An attempted sexual assault is being investigated by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office after a West Terre Haute juvenile alleges she was grabbed by man recently outside of her home.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20-years-old. The girl told investigators that he was wearing a black hoodie- type jacket, blue jeans and black and white shoes. she noted he had scratches on his face and being clean shaven at the time of the incident.

According to the report, the attempted sexual assault occurred  in the Marion Heights area around 7 p.m.

The juvenile victim states that she was grabbed from behind while in her yard and taken to a wooded area a short distance from her residence, the VCSO report states.

Contact Crime Stoppers or Det. Sgt. John Newman at 812-462-3226 Ext 7304 with information on the case.