Student fends off attacker at her car near Fresno City College
A student was attacked in broad daylight at her car near Fresno City College on Aug. 26, the State Center Community College District Police Department said.
The student was walking to her car that was parked off campus near Maroa and Cambridge avenues around 2:45 p.m.
She noticed a man following her, and when she opened the door to her car, the man grabbed her from behind, police said.
The man pulled her away from the car, but the student managed to break free, police said. She got into her car, but the man grabbed her legs before she could shut the door. The man tried to pull her out, but she struggled and kicked him several times in the face, causing him to flee the scene.
The suspect is described as white, about 40 years old, 5-foot-8, thin-to-medium build, with dirty-blond hair, hazel eyes and a light beard. He was wearing a dirty white T-shirt and dark jeans.
The Fresno Police Department took over the case and is asking anyone with information to call (559) 621-7000.
Troy Pope: 559-441-6442, @troycpope
This story was originally published September 2, 2015 at 8:39 PM with the headline "Student fends off attacker at her car near Fresno City College."