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Woman assaulted on Portage County bike trail

Anyone who was on the trail between 4-7 p.m. is asked to call the sheriff's office.

DEERFIELD, Ohio -- Authorities are investigating after an elderly woman was assaulted on the Berlin Hike and Bike Trail.

The incident happened Thursday around 6 p.m. off state Route 224. The woman was riding her bike when she was "seriously assaulted," according to the Portage County Sheriff's Office. Details of the assault were not provided.

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Photo: Will Ujek, WKYC

The woman received help from trail hikers following the assault. She was treated and released from a local hospital.

The suspect is described as a man in his late 20 or early 30s. He is about 6 feet tall and between 175-200 pounds with short brown, curly hair. Authorities say a gray Pontiac Bonneville was seen in the area and may be a car of interest.

The Portage County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who was on the trail between 4-7 p.m. Thursday to call the sheriff's office at 330-296-5100. Anyone with information is also encouraged to call.

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