BOUDER, Colo. -- A female student was attacked on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus over the weekend, and now Boulder police are looking for the man responsible.

The victim was walking home near Kittredge Field when she said a man grabbed her from behind and tackled her. On the ground, the man attempted to cover her mouth with his hands, she said.

The woman got away by biting one of the attacker's fingers, causing him to get up and run away, police said. She then got up and ran in the opposite direction, where she encountered two people who took her to safety and called the police.

She described her attacker as a man, about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thick build, dark hair and no glasses.

If you have any information about this incident, call the University Police Investigations at 303-492-8168. Those with information who wish to remain anonymous should contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers Web site at http://www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.