Attempted sex assault on the Oak Leaf Trail in Franklin, suspect sought

Published June 13, 2026 7:02 AM CDT

Franklin police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an attempted sexual assault that happened on the Oak Leaf Trail on Thursday night, June 11.

Incident and suspect description

What we know:

According to the Franklin Police Department, between 9 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. a 41-year-old Franklin resident reported that they were assaulted on the Oak Leaf Trail between West Drexel Avenue and West Puetz Road.

The suspect is described as a male with tan skin, about 5' 10" in height and weighing between 150 and 180 pounds with a muscular build. The male suspect was dressed in all black, spoke with a deep voice, and was wearing a face mask during the assault.

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Oak Leaf Trail, Milwaukee County

Oak Leaf Trail, Milwaukee County

The suspect was last seen running north towards West Drexel Avenue on the Oak Leaf Trail.

Police tips

What you can do:

The Franklin Police Department asked anyone who may have information or was in the area during the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Mark Goers at 414-425-2522.

The Source: The Franklin Police Department sent FOX6 a press release.

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