Police investigate sexual assault

LOWELL (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Police in Lowell received a report yesterday afternoon about a 43-year-old woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Lowell cemetery.

The incident allegedly happened at around 4:20 p.m. Further details about the attack have not been released.

The suspect is a white man in his mid 40s, about 6'1" and weighs about 240 pounds. Police say he has short dark hair, graying on the sides, a trimmed moustache and beard. He was wearing a light blue shirt, blue jeans and grey New Balance sneakers.

Police say the suspect may have visible scratch marks to his cheeks or neck area.

Police are also searching for a newer model white 4-door Ford pickup truck with a chrome step under the doors, grey leather interior, and a black dashboard.

The investigation is being conducted by detectives from the Lowell Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Lowell Police Department at 978-937-3200 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 978-459-TIPS (8477). You can also text a tip to 847411 (Tip must begin with LPDtip).