Meeker County Sheriff Investigating Incident Near County Park

The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred between 6 and 7 a.m. on Friday, July 19th in the 68800 block of 233rd Street near the Darwin-Dassel County Park.  An 18-year-old female was out jogging when she was approached by a male described as in his 20’s, skinny, approximately 6 foot 1 inch tall, blond hair, and wearing grey sweatpants and a grey sweatshirt, and driving an older grey truck. 

The victim was unable to get a license plate number on the truck.  The victim described the incident as the male confronting her so she ran off into the woods.  The suspect ran after her.  The victim said a Good Samaritan, who was also out jogging, came by during this time and scared the suspect away.  The Good Samaritan was described as a male in his 50’s with white hair wearing blue shorts, blue shirt and glasses. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation and detectives would like to talk with the Good Samaritan.  The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking video from any surveillance cameras in the area.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office at 320-693-5400 or leave information on the Sheriff’s Office confidential tip-line at 320-693-5411.