Police: Suspect Wanted For Grabbing Woman's Crotch On South Jersey Trail

NORTHFIELD, N.J. (CBS) – Police in South Jersey are searching for a man they say grabbed a woman's crotch while she was walking on a trail on Tuesday.

It happened around 1:40 p.m. when a 26-year-old woman as walking along the Birch Grove Park in Northfield.

That's when police say a man, roughly 20 years old, passed the woman and began to follow her.

"The male caught up to the victim and grabbed her from behind in a bear hug. The male reached around the female and grabbed her crotch," said police in a news release.

Authorities say the woman was able to fight off her attacker using a set of keys. The man then pushed the woman to the ground and fled the area leaving behind a blue bandana.

The suspect is described as a white man, roughly 5-foot-10 and clean shaven. He was last seen wearing a short sleeve white t-shirt and light gray sweatpants.

Police say the man may have scratches on his face and neck area.

Authorities have provided video of a person of interest in the case.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 609-641-2832 ext.147.