Police release sketch of suspect linked to attempted sexual assault in Stayton

Authorities released a sketch of the suspect linked to a possible attempted sexual assault Wednesday morning in Stayton.

Stayton police responded to the alleged assault around 11 a.m. near N 7th Avenue and E Hollister Street after a female teen was grabbed by a man as she walked on the pathway, according to officials from the Stayton Police Department. 

The suspect is described as white, medium-height, 30 to 40 years old, with reddish-brown hair and a beard. He was wearing jeans and a green t-shirt. 

Those with information regarding the incident or the suspect can call Officer Tim Hankins at 503-769-3421 option #1. 

The story will be updated when more information is available. 

Virginia Barreda is the Breaking News Reporter with the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at 503-399-6657 or at vbarreda@statesmanjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter at @vbarreda2. 

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