Woman attacked from behind, beaten in Point Defiance Park, police say

A 64-year-old woman was attacked in along Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park on Thursday afternoon.

The victim was approached from behind about 2:45 p.m. by someone who hit her several times in the head with a blunt object before running away, police spokesperson Wendy Haddow said. The incident took place near the 3.5 mile marker.

The attacker is described as a white male, 5-foot-8 in his 20s with a slim build. He was clean-shaven and wearing a light baseball cap, white t-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

The victim, who suffered lacerations, was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. Her injuries are not life-threatening.

No one has been arrested. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

“We’re hoping someone saw something and didn’t realize it,” Haddow said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tacoma Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

This story was originally published June 19, 2020 at 6:41 PM.