Crime & Safety

Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Gaithersburg Rape

A 21-year-old woman was raped July 9 in Green Farm Conservation Park, police say.

Montgomery County Police released a sketch Monday of a possible suspect in a .

Police said they were called to Green Farm Conservation Park, located at 8711 Snouffer School Road, at approximately 5:05 p.m. Monday, July 9 by a 21-year-old female who told police she was at the lake behind Hadley Farms community pool when she was attacked by an unknown male.

, with some saying it was the first in nearly 20 years.

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Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.

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