LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police are addressing weekend attacks in Cherokee Park and have added patrols in the area to get answers.
According to a department spokesperson, the incidents occurred on Friday and Saturday between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. "on/near" the trails.
They said both males and females said they were approached by a man described as being of “Indian descent” with a dark complexion, wearing dark clothing and an N-95 mask.
He was also wielding pepper spray and a taser, approaching parkgoers in an attempt to use those items.
LMPD said those who encountered the man were able to get away unharmed.
No other injuries were reported.
On Tuesday, Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong said she's spoken with an LMPD major who told her officers had been at the park all morning.
"Seeing if they could find out [more] information -- if they could find this person [who] they believe might be responsible for the attacks," said Chambers Armstrong, who represents Dist. 8 which includes Cherokee Park. "My understanding from my conversations with LMPD is that the general public, while they should certainly be keeping an eye out and they should be aware of their surroundings, they should not feel unsafe going to the park."
Meanwhile, Sally Wilson, a frequent parkgoer, told WHAS11 on Tuesday that added patrol isn't a bad idea for the popular area.
"I was glad to see them drive by, made me feel a little more safe," she said.
If you have any information that can help police in this case, you are asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD or use their online Crime Tip Portal.
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