UNION CITY — Detectives revealed a sketch Thursday in their continued search for a man suspected of committing sexual battery on a woman walking a trail on Labor Day.

The woman encountered the man as she entered the Union City walking trail near Kohoutek Way and Union City Boulevard around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, police said.

According to police, the suspect saw the woman, approached her and said, “Be my friend.” She told police it was not the first time he’s been there or the first time he’s made that specific demand.

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One dead after double shooting at East Bay shopping center The suspect followed up the comment by grabbing the woman’s buttocks and other places on her body, police said. The incident may have turned worse, but the man suddenly ran off, and police say they believe he was scared away by the sound of a police dispatcher on the woman’s cell phone.

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Police did not give the age of the victim but said she was an adult. She called 911 during the attack, police said.

Anyone with information about the suspect or who recognizes the sketch is encouraged to call Detective Angela Fonseca@unioncity.org. Anonymous tips can be left at 510-675-5270.

Check back for updates.

Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789