Both incidents were reported by women walking or running on the Salmon Creek Trail near Klineline Park
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating two incidents reported by women walking or running on the Salmon Creek Trail near Klineline Park.
Incident 1 – September 3, 2025
On Wednesday (Sept. 3) at about 3:42 p.m., a woman called 9-1-1 to report that she had been assaulted while walking her dog on the Salmon Creek Trail eastbound toward Klineline Park (800 NE 117th Street, Vancouver).
The victim stated an unidentified man ran up behind her and forcefully grabbed her buttocks before continuing east on the trail. The suspect looked back but did not speak.
The victim described the suspect as:
- White male, in his 20s
- Approximately 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 tall
- Muscular/athletic build, slight tan
- Brown, bushy or shaggy hair
- Shirtless, wearing knee-length black shorts
- Wearing black athletic gloves with grip fingertips
This case is being investigated as Assault IV – sexual motivation.
Incident 2 – September 8, 2025
On Monday (Sept. 8), another woman reported suspicious behavior while running in the park on one of the trails. She described seeing a white male, very tan, approximately 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, muscular, and wearing a tan long-sleeve shirt. He had a mask or face covering pulled up over his nose. She could not determine if he had facial hair.
The woman reported that the man appeared to be recording her with his phone, holding it away from his body with both arms extended. She observed him again sitting on a park bench, continuing to film her as she ran. She reported feeling unsafe and moved to an area of the park where more people were present.
She later reported this to the Sheriff’s Office after seeing a social media post about a similar incident.
Both incidents are under investigation.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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