Michigan State Troopers are asking the public’s help in identifying a man believed to have assaulted a Gaastra woman while she was out on a run early yesterday morning. According to upmatters.com, the victim says a male unknown to her attacked her, but she was able to fight him off and escape. The assault happened on Bates/Gaastra Road just north of Gaastra. The attacked is described as in his mid 20’s, 5’8”, 220 lbs, with short red hair, freckles and moles on his face and was driving a silver vehicle, possibly a Ford. Residents are asked to check their home security footage and contact the Ironwood Post of the Michigan State Patrol.