WAYLAND, Mich. — The Wayland Police Department is seeking two suspects after a sexual assault on a nature trail Thursday.
Police say around 10:30 a.m., a woman was walking on the Rabbit River Trail near Elm Street when she was confronted and sexually assaulted by two men.
The suspects were seen fleeing north toward Rabbit River, away from Elm Street following the assault.
Wayland police have released this description of the two suspects:
Suspect 1:
- 5 feet 10 inches tall
- Mid to late 20's
- Dark medium length hair coming just below the ears, clean shaven
- Last seen in a brown coat
Suspect 2:
- Between 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches
- Mid to late 20's
- Short black hair and also clean shaven
- Large belly that hung slightly over belt
- Last seen wearing a blue, black and white plaid coat
On Thursday, police held a press conference to address the assault. Police say investigators have worked overnight to learn more.
Police have blocked off the entrance of the trail and people are asked to avoid the trail while the investigation continues.
Authorities also recommend that anyone using the trail in the future should use caution, walk or jog in groups and use personal protection devices.
Police are asking anyone in the area near this time that possibly witnessed anything suspicious is asked to call the Wayland Police at 269-792-9366.
Contact the Wayland Police after hours by contacting the Allegan County Central Dispatch at 269-673-3899, and ask to be contacted by the Wayland Police.
Watch the full press conference below:
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