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Boise Police are investigating a pepper spray attack on a female victim at a Mountain Cove Road trailhead on September 29, 2025. The unprovoked incident involved a suspect described as a white female who fled the scene in a black sedan driven by a male. Police urge the public to report any sightings of the suspect or vehicle.
Boise Police are investigating a pepper spray attack on a female victim at a Mountain Cove Road trailhead on September 29, 2025. The victim reported that a female suspect approached her before spraying her in the face with pepper spray and fleeing with a male driver in a black sedan. The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 5'03" tall, 170 pounds, and between 30-40 years old, with black hair and a small tattoo under her right eye. The attack appears to have been unprovoked, and police have indicated that the victim was not specifically targeted. Police detectives are actively investigating the incident and have increased patrols in the area to ensure safety among trail users. Authorities have urged anyone who may have seen the suspect or vehicle to contact Ada County Dispatch. While such incidents are rare in the Boise Foothills, police recommend that trail users take precautions to ensure their safety. Suggested safety measures include hiking with a partner, avoiding distractions, and carrying a charged cell phone.