SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement in Saline County are investigating an alleged assault and searching for a suspect.

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a 16-year-old girl was walking in the 100 block of E. Walnut near the Stiefel Theatre and when became paranoid that someone was following her, according to Salina police captain Paul Forrester.

When the girl turned around, a man she described as wearing a pink dress with a Mohawk haircut struck her in the right cheek.

After striking the girl, the man then tried to pull her into an alley.

Forrester said the girl was able to kick the man in the groin to free herself. She then ran to her home and notified police.

The suspect has been identified as 46-year-old Thomas Dunn, who has been seen numerous times throughout the community.

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