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Man attacked and nearly strangled near Murphy's Food Store, Rensselaer IN

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Rensselaer, IN 47978

A man walking home near Murphy's Food Store was attacked by another man who tried to strangle him. The victim fought back and escaped. The attacker ran away before police arrived.

Audio|Source: Jasper County Sheriff, Indiana State Police Districts 13 & 14
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Near North Third street reference approximately 5 to 10 minutes ago.
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He was walking home, the vice behind Murphy's.
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food store, he was jumped by a male subject and the subject attempted to strangle him.
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Like I say, scuffled for a while and he was able to break free and run.
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Suspect could be an early 20's white male, approximately 5, 9, slightly heavy build, the short ground hair and unknown clothing descriptions or his direction to travel when he left.

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Rensselaer, IN 47978

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