From the MPCD's facebook page
On June 19th 2012 a female was out jogging at Striebel Pond located at Earl Road and Hitchcock in Michigan City. While the female was jogging two men tried to speak with her but the female didn’t know exactly what was said as she ran past them.
After a couple laps the female turned a corner and one of the men appeared near the wood line and tried pulling her toward the woods. The other male was approaching from the rear and before she was pulled into the woods she was able to break free and run to her car allowing her to get away.
Both men were described as white males being in their 20’s. One of the men was wearing a white hat with black writing, a gray Nike T-Shirt, and denim shorts. The second male has brown hair, wearing a red T-shirt, and denim shorts.
The Michigan City Police Department initially received this information after the event occurred, but the officer who took the call failed to initiate a report, to inform this urgent matter to the Detective Division and to get this information out to the public as required.
On the heels of this event the Michigan City Police Department will be implementing a TWITTER ACCOUNT so vital information can immediately be broadcasted the public (Twitter followers) of dangerous situations, this will also inform followers of incidents such as prison/jail escapes, Armed & Dangerous persons, Amber Alerts, and much more. To take part, create a FREE Twitter account and search for Michigan City Police Department, then follow.
The Michigan City police department is asking that anyone who may have seen or heard anything to please contact Det. Kay Pliske at 219-984-3221 Ext. #315 as she is actively investigating the case. There will be aggressive patrolling around the Striebel Pond area and other parks in our community.
The Michigan City police department as a safety reminder asks everyone to be aware of your surroundings and to follow these Abduction Prevention tips:
1. Buddy System, don’t go alone.
2. If you plan to jog alone, stay in public areas also carry and personal alarm system and mace or pepper spray
3. Don’t impede your situational awareness by wearing headphones; you might not be able to hear someone approaching.
4. Walk in open areas and try to avoid wooded or secluded areas.
5. Walk in well lit areas only.