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Jogger assaulted on Duke trail

A female jogger was grabbed and pulled from behind on the Duke trail but was able to escape with only minor injuries, Duke University officials said Wednesday.

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DURHAM, N.C. — A female jogger was grabbed and pulled from behind on the Duke trail but was able to escape with only minor injuries, Duke University officials said Wednesday

The incident occurred at about 7 a.m. near Cornwallis Road, officials said.

The assailant was described as a light-skinned male in his late 20s or early 30s with a medium build. He is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and was wearing black pants, a black tank-top, white shoes and a red baseball cap.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Duke University Police Department at 919-684-2444.

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