Assault investigation in West Chester near Dean St
Woman assaulted while walking a trail near the 500 block of Dean St; police seek help identifying a suspect seen running toward Everhart Park.
On Oct. 13, 2026, at about 7:30 P.M., West Chester police took a report that a female walking a trail near the 500 block of Dean St was approached and assaulted shortly before 7:00 P.M. The victim pushed the male away and fled; the suspect is described as a Black male, dark complexion, early 20s, clean shaven, about 6 feet tall with a skinny build, wearing a black durag and a gray/silver hooded jacket. He was last seen running northbound toward Everhart Park at 6:58 P.M.; anyone with information should contact the West Chester Police Department at (610) 696-2700, incident number WC-26-29110.