The Brief
A woman was attacked with a hammer while jogging in Bob Woodruff Park in Plano on Thursday afternoon.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
The suspect, 17-year-old Sergio Noe De Nova Duarte, was quickly arrested; authorities say there is no ongoing public safety threat.
PLANO, Texas – A woman was attacked with a hammer while jogging in a Plano park Thursday afternoon, police reported.
What we know
Plano police responded to an assault call around 5 p.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of Shiloh Road. Investigators determined the woman was jogging in Bob Woodruff Park when an unknown man struck her with a hammer at least twice before fleeing the scene.
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The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police later identified 17-year-old Sergio Noe De Nova Duarte as the suspect. They also recovered the hammer and duct tape after his arrest.
He’s now charged with aggravated kidnapping with bodily injury, which is a first-degree felony.
Authorities stated that because of the arrest, there are no current public safety concerns. No one else was injured in the incident, but police advise the public to remain aware of their surroundings.
What we don’t know
Police have not released a motive for the attack. They said information is being withheld due to the nature of the ongoing investigation.
The Source
Information in this article comes from Plano police.