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Police release sketch of sexual assault suspect

Sketch of Bartram Park sexual assault suspect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police have released a sketch of a man who a woman said sexually assaulted her in the woods near Bartram Park Friday night.

Police said the 20- to 30-year-old man is believed to have scratches on his face from the attack, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Friday on Old St. Augustine Road.

The woman said she was attacked and sexually assaulted in the woods behind a shopping center.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, 5-feet 8-inches to 5-feet 9-inches tall with a muscular build.

He has straight black hair and brown eyes, according to the woman.

He was last seen wearing grey pants and his vehicle is described as an older model grey four-door Honda with "damaged looking" tinted windows.

Police are asking anyone with information about the assault or suspect to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.