Local
Woman raped near Gaithersburg pool
By: Freeman Klopott
Examiner Staff Writer
August 21, 2008
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| Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly raped a woman Tuesday night near the intersection of Washington Grove Lane and Emory Grove Road, near the Upper County Community Center on a path that leads into the woods in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Seen on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. (Greg Whitesell/Examiner) |
The woman had gone out for a walk when a black man in his 40s approached her, pulled her into a wooded area, raped her and ran off. The woman immediately called police who brought a K-9 unit, officers on foot and a state police helicopter to search for the suspect.
The rapist is described as 6-foot-3, with a medium build and crew cut. He was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
Police want to make sure residents recognize that it is getting darker outside earlier and plan recreational activities accordingly. Evening walkers should bring a cell phone with them and be aware of their surroundings, including pulling iPod headphones out of their ears.
Anyone with information about the rape is asked to call 240-773-5070.
