ALERT- Scary Incident in Tech Terrace Park

This account was documented by Stacy Rapier who lives along Tech Terrace Park. On Tuesday, November 10th our renter was walking around TT park at around 9:30 pm. She was on the south side of park (25th street) walking east approaching the planting area that is in the park right off of the walking path. This is a bushy area that is maintained with flowers and stepping stones etc... She could see an outline, illuminated by the street light from Flint, of what she thought was a large dog. As she continued towards Flint Ave. she realized there was actually a man behind the bushy planting area. She was on her phone and she turned to walk backwards as she passed him. As she passed him he ran from bushes towards her while reaching for something in his pocket. She said he was shocked that she was facing him and she yelled into phone to call 911. Anyway, he ran down Flint and into Wagner Park. Cops arrived and searched both parks to no avail. I believe this was an attempt to rape my friend, as she does and the police. That area is from about 3101-3107 25th is very dark and that bushy area is especially dark. However, any area in a dark park would be probable for an attack. I want our friends and neighbors to be especially vigilant in watching these parks, please do not walk alone in the evenings and watch for anything suspicious. My renter's gut instinct probably saved her from a terrible ordeal. Description: "5'8" Hispanic male, approximately 35 years old, wearing blue denim, button-down, long-sleeve shirt, jeans, tennis shoes, blue bandanna over his hair". Other than his face, he was completely covered. Please be vigilant when walking especially at night. If you see any suspicious activity call 911.