A woman reported being the victim of a sexual-assault attempt outside her East Davis home early Monday morning, Davis police said.
Deputy Police Chief Paul Doroshov said the woman called police at about 12:15 a.m. to report the crime, which occurred 20 to 30 minutes earlier in the 1800 block of Birch Lane.
“The victim reported that she parked her car and walked towards the front door of her residence,” Doroshov said. “While still in her driveway, an unknown male suspect approached the victim from behind and attempted to sexually assault the victim after forcing her to the ground.”
Screaming loudly, the woman fought back against her attacker, kicking at him before he ran from the scene, Doroshov said. She did not report any physical injuries to responding officers.
The woman told police she was unable to get a good look at her attacker, at this point described only as a male wearing a puffy jacket made of “squishy” material. No weapons were seen during the incident.
Officers canvassed the neighborhood later Monday for possible witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information that may aid the criminal investigation is urged to contact the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400.