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Woman claims man with gun tried to tie her up on Bedford trail

Posted at 6:26 PM, Nov 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-25 18:29:27-05

BEDFORD, Ind. -- Police in Bedford are investigating after a woman claims she was attacked by a man with a gun while walking on Bedford trail Saturday afternoon. 

The incident happened just after 3 p.m. on the Milwaukee Trail just outside the city limits. 

Bedford police say the victim told them an unknown man displayed a firearm and attempted to tie her up. She was able to fight off her attacker and ran back toward SR 37 for help.

A couple in the area let the woman use their cell phone to call the police. 

The suspect is described as a man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a camouflage ski mask. 

Anyone with information on the situation or who the suspect could be should contact the Bedford Police Department at 812-275-3311.

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