Crime & Safety

Girl Sexually Assaulted While Walking Home From School Bus Stop: Police

Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl walking home from a school bus stop in Prince George's County.

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl as she walked home from her school bus stop in Fort Washington.

The girl was walking home on Devon Hills Drive at Grasmere Court when the suspect allegedly grabbed her at about 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28, police said. The man pulled the girl between two cars and inappropriately touched her. She was able to break free and run away, police said.

Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male about 5'8" and 260 pounds. He has black hair, a mustache and was last seen wearing a green shirt and black boots.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Regional Investigation Division at 301-749-5064. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go towww.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

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