An unknown suspect attacked a 17-year-old woman between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Palo Alto Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon.

The attack occurred near the 500 block of Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.

The victim was attacked from behind and struck several times in the face before being dragged into the assailant’s vehicle. She was then driven to another location and assaulted.

About 90 minutes later, she managed to escape and sought assistance in Sunnyvale.

The victim described her assailant as a black male between 20 and 30 years of age with short hair and no facial hair. He is of medium height and build and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.

Call the Palo Alto Police Department at (650) 329-2190 with any information.