Woman reports attack near place of employment

A Bloomington woman reported being attacked Friday while taking out trash from her job.
The 19-year-old woman was taking out trash when she heard movement coming from a wooded area near her place of employemnt, Carnes said.

A male emerged from the woods, Carnes said. The woman began to run away from the man and tried to make a phone call.

The man took the phone away from her and put her on the ground, Carnes said. She said in the report that put his hand over her face and then hit her cheek. He told her to be quiet, according to the report.

The woman struggled her way free and ran toward her office to call the police, Carnes said. The man fled from the scene.

BPD officers searched the area but did not find anything, Carnes said.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the BPD at 339-4477.