Woman Fabricated Assault Report: Police

Norwalk police say a reported assault on Highland Avenue never actually occurred.

Officers responded Friday to reports of an assault at the Rowayton Woods Complex on Highland Avenue. A female jogger reported that a man jumped out from behind a tree on the trail and assaulted her. She described him as a heavy set red-faced man in his 50s with short spikey hair wearing a yellow shirt, jean shorts and white sneakers.

After a thorough search of the area, police found no suspects. The Special Victims Unit and the Detective Bureau began investigating and found issues with the story given by the complainant. It was determined Saturday morning that she had made it up.

Police say there was never any threat or danger to residents in the area.

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