MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown police are searching for two suspects who robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in broad daylight in the area of of the Traction Line Recreation Trail on Tuesday.
According to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson, there is an active investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in Morristown on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the afternoon. Law enforcement is seeking information from the public.
“On May 3, 2022, at approximately 3:41 p.m., on the Traction Line Recreation Trail in Morristown, two males approached a female and asked for money. When the female victim did not provide money, one of the males pushed the victim to the ground and sexually assaulted her while the other male stood by. Thereafter, both suspects fled the area,” police said in a report. “The suspects were unknown to the victim. One suspect is described as a Hispanic male with black hair, approximately 20 years of age, last seen wearing a white polo shirt and blue jeans. A second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 years of age, last seen wearing a black hat, black hoodie sweatshirt with white lettering on the back, and black pants. One of the suspects was also seen riding a bicycle.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at 973-285-6200.