Composite released in attempted rape in Silver Spring

Published October 4, 2011 4:00am ET



Montgomery County Police have released a computer-generated composite image of a suspect in a attempted rape and home invasion in Silver Spring.

Police said a man entered a home in the 9400 block of Saybrook Avenue and attacked a 56-year-old woman in the the kitchen. The man attemped to remove her clothing. A struggle ensued between the suspect and the victim, and the suspect fled out the side door of the residence.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 35 to 43 years old, about 5-foot,  7-inches tall, with a medium to stocky build and short, dark, evenly cut hair. He was wearing a gray long sleeve t-shirt and dark jeans.

Anyone with information about this attack can call police at (240) 773-5070.