Man Suspected of Attacking Jogger in Old Town Arrested

 A man was arrested early Sunday morning, for trying to sexually assault a 50-year-old woman out for a jog in the Old Town neighborhood, reports The Chicago Tribune.

 
The man grabbed her and dragged her into an alley near the 300 block of West Menomonee at around 7:30 this morning.  Two other joggers heard her scream and were able to scare the attacker away, says the report.
 
Police Officer Matt Peterson was patrolling the area received an alert about the attack and found a man who matched the suspects description.
 
After questioning the 21-year-old man, Officer Peterson arrested him without incident.
 
Charges have not been filed.
 
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