Los Angeles police are trying to find a man wanted in connection with sexually battering a woman jogging in Valley Glen on Thursday morning near Los Angeles Valley College.

The assault took place around 6:07 a.m., when the woman was running southbound on Fulton Avenue toward Hatteras Street, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

The suspect, who is described as a Hispanic man with a goatee, thin and 5 feet 5 inches tall, approached the woman from behind and sexually battered her, police said.

Officer Norma Eisenman of the Los Angeles Police Department said the man fondled the woman’s breasts over her clothing. She said police were not giving out information on whether or not the woman was a student at the college, which is located at 5800 Fulton Ave.

Authorities said she struggled to break free from the man, who is approximately 25 to 30 years of age and last seen wearing a blue hoodie and black workout pants.

He then attempted to pull her to the ground, but she kicked and elbowed the man before he released his grip and fled northbound on Fulton and eastbound on Oxnard Street, authorities added.

It was not immediately clear if the suspect is wanted in any other similar crimes, Eisenman said.

The victim followed the man for about 20 feet while she called 9-1-1 but eventually lost track of him, authorities added.

Officer Eisenman, who added said she did not want to “Monday night quarterback” the situation, said people should use a “safety first” approach in following a suspect after a crime has been committed.

“You don’t know if they’ll turn around,” Eisenman said. “The best thing is to call 9-1-1. We have cameras on our phones. You might get lucky to get a photo of the person.”

Eisenman also cautioned that joggers should always be aware of their surroundings if they run early.

“If possible, go with a buddy, “Eisenman said. “And make sure to have a cell phone — which she did — to dial 9-1-1. The most important thing is to jog where there’s light and just try to run with a buddy. At that time, it’s still dark in the morning.”

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call LAPD detective Lisa Householder at 818-374-0010. During non-business hours or weekends, contact 877-527-3247. Those who want to give information anonymously can call L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org