6 months ago
BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA) - Montgomery County Police are investigating an attempted rape that occurred on Friday, May 8, in the area of Westpath Way and Sangamore Road in Bethesda.
Shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers responded for the report that a male suspect had just attempted to rape a 19-year-old female. Police determined that the young woman was selling magazines door-to-door in the area. The woman told police that she had seen the suspect repeatedly as she was walking in the area. The suspect approached her and engaged her in conversation about what she was doing. After explaining she was selling magazines, she continued on her way.
About fifteen minutes later, the woman told police, she heard someone approaching her from behind. She looked behind her to observe the man running toward her. She ran to the Washington Waldorf School where the suspect knocked her to the ground. The suspect assaulted the victim and attempted to remove her pants. She was able to fight off the suspect and run to the Little Falls Mall where she located a police officer. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries she sustained in the assault.
The suspect is being described as a white male, 35 to 45 years old, 6' to 6'4" tall, has short brown hair, and a goatee. He was last seen in the area of the Washington Waldorf School.
Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is asked to call police at 240-773-5070 or at 301-279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.
