Man Tries To Sexually Assault Lost Deaf Woman In PG County-Report

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — Police are investigating after a man tried to sexually assault a lost deaf woman in District Heights earlier this month, according to a report.

NBC Washington's Jackie Benson reported that the man pretended to help the woman at Pennsylvania Avenue and Walters Lane on Aug. 14, but instead "led her to secluded area and tried to sexually assault her."

Prince George's County Police confirmed via Twitter they were looking for a suspect in an attempted sexual assault in that area, noting that the suspect "ran away when the victim fought back."

Police canvassed the neighborhood as part of the investigation into the incident.

Monstrous: Prince George’s Co. Police say this man pretended to help a lost, deaf woman 8/14 Penna. Ave & Walters Lane, District Heights. Instead, he led her to secluded area and tried to sexually assault her @nbcwashington @PGPDNews pic.twitter.com/D00S5AZJ62
— Jackie Bensen (@jackiebensen) August 29, 2019

Detectives are canvassing a District Heights neighborhood as part of their investigation into an attempted sexual assault that occurred on August 14. pic.twitter.com/VPDOdwS2bO
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 29, 2019