Girard rape investigation

GIRARD — Police are investigating a Highland Avenue rape that took place early Thursday morning.

According to police reports, a 25-year-old Highland Avenue woman arrived home from work at 12:30 a.m. and was getting out of her vehicle when a man attacked her from behind, pushed her up against her car and raped her. The man ran off after the attack.

Police said the only available description of the attacker is that he is a white male.

Detective Greg Manente said there is “always the possibility” the man may attempt to attack other woman before being caught. He cautions residents to have someone with them or looking out for them when traveling, keep car doors locked when arriving home until certain no threat of danger is around and make good use of exterior lighting.

Police are asking that anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the Highland Avenue area at the time of the attack to call the police department.