Leander police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a teen on the trail

Leander police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a young girl after grabbing her from the bicycle she was riding down a trail, officials said Wednesday. The incident occurred between 4 and 4:26 p.m. Tuesday along the forest trail behind Benbrook Ranch Park, at 1100 Halsey Drive, officials said.

Police and Leander’s dogs conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the man, officials said in a news release. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. George at 512-528-3839 or [email protected].

Investigators are not releasing any further details about the case because it involves a minor.

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