Man sought for attempted rape in Mission Hill park

Boston Police report they are looking for a man they say tried to rape a woman in Kevin Fitzgerald Park off St. Alphonsus Street on Mission Hill yesterday afternoon.

Police say the man "approached [the victim] from behind on foot, threw her to the ground and attempted to sexually assault her before fleeing the area."

He's described as Hispanic, in his late 20s, about 5'8" and slim, with a goatee, black hair in a ponytail and tattoos on both arms. He wore black and white sneakers, black shorts and a black T-shirt with white lettering - and was spotted riding a Rincon-model Giant mountain bike towards Huntington Avenue.

If he looks familiar, contact detectives at 617-343-4400 or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).