Attempted Sexual Assault Prompts Police To Ask For Home Surveillance Video

SILVER SPRING, MD — Investigators are asking for the public's help finding a man suspected of trying to sexually assault a woman in her Silver Spring home.

Montgomery County Police said the attack happened about 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, as the female victim entered her home in the 9200 block of Second Avenue. The suspect confronted the victim, entered her home, began to physically assault her and attempted to sexually assault the woman. She fought back, and the suspect ran from the home.

Officers searched for the suspect, but did not find him. The assailant is described as a Black male, between 5-feet, 10 inches and 5-feet, 11-inches tall; about 20 years old; with a thin build and wearing dark clothing.

Detectives are asking for neighbors with home security cameras, who may have captured images of the suspect, to call 240-773-5050.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the attack is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.