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Update:
The Raleigh Police Department has made an arrest in the April 22 assault on the greenway near Lake Wheeler Road.
Jeremy Ryan Pittman, 28, was arrested and charged with assault by strangulation and second-degree kidnapping.
His photo is available below.
The below news release was distributed on April 22 at 11:47 a.m.
At approximately 9:41 AM, the Raleigh Police Department responded to an assault on the greenway on the Walnut Creek Trail Greenway off of Lake Wheeler Road, near Centennial Campus.
The individual reporting the assault described the suspect as a white male, 5’6”- 6'0”, wearing a fluorescent green windbreaker and shorts.
This is an ongoing investigation. The Raleigh Police Department is working with the North Carolina State University Police on this incident.
Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to visit Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.
As a reminder to greenway users:
- Patrons should be aware of their surroundings on the trail.
- The use of headphones is discouraged.
- Patrons are encouraged to walk or jog with a companion.
For more information regarding greenway safety: https://raleighnc.gov/parks/greenway-safety-and-rules
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