Woman Touched Inappropriately By Man Following Her From Metro Station: Police

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A woman reported being inappropriately touched by a stranger who followed her on foot from the College Park Metro Station toward her home July 25.

The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Guilford Road and Baltimore Avenue. According to the University of Maryland Police Department, the Prince George's Police Department was responding to the call for an assault in progress.

The woman reported leaving the area and the suspect running east on Guilford Road toward Baltimore Avenue. The Prince George's Police Department is investigating the incident as a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching).

Anyone with information related to the incident and/or knows the possible identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department reminds College Park and campus residents that a walking escort service is available for anyone walking on or near campus. Just call 301-405-3555 or use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort