Police are searching for a man who tried to sexually assault a woman in Rancho Penasquitos Monday morning.
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Via Del Sud Road. Police said a victim was woken up in her home by an unknown male trying to sexually assault her.
The suspect has a thin build and stands between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-11. He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, a striped shirt and dark shorts.
Police said the suspect used a cloth to cover his face during the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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