Crime & Safety
Home Invasion, Attempted Sex Offense Sparks Crofton Search: Police
A home invasion led to an attempted sex offense in Crofton, police said. Officers are still looking for the suspect.
CROFTON, MD — A home invasion and attempted sex offense has police searching Crofton for a suspect, officers announced Friday.
Authorities said they were called around 1:30 a.m. Thursday to the 1600 block of Parkridge Circle. That's located in the Arrive Crofton apartment complex.
The adult female victim told police an unknown suspect entered her home and assaulted her.
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Based on the circumstances, officers think the suspect was trying to commit a sex offense.
The police helicopter worked with K-9 and patrol units to search for the suspect, but they couldn't find him.
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Officers described the suspect as a male who stood about 5'4" to 5'6" tall and wore a black beanie, a dark-colored jacket and jeans.
Authorities were maintaining an increased police presence as of Friday morning.
Officers asked anybody with information to call 410-222-4732. Anybody who sees any suspicious activity or needs immediate assistance should call 911.
This map shows the area where the Anne Arundel County Police Department said the home invasion happened.
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