East Charlotte Woman Fights Off Attempted Sexual Assault, CMPD Investigating

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened Tuesday morning in east Charlotte.

The incident occurred around 7:45am on Norcross Place near Midwood Park. Officials say a 34-year-old woman was watering flowers in her yard when a man walked up and asked if she had seen his lost dog. The victim told police that when she turned around, the man grabbed her and tried to sexually assault her. She was able to fight him off, however.

Police are continuing to canvass the area, and have only said that the suspect is a younger male with blonde hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.