Montgomery County police have released a composite sketch of the man believed to have raped a woman in Gaithersburg on Tuesday night.
Police say the 29-year-old woman was walking and listening to her iPod around 9:40 p.m. when a black man she described as in his 40s, 6 feet to 6-foot-3 and weighing between 190 and 225 pounds, dragged her into the woods and raped her.
The attacker immediately ran off and the woman called police right away. A search of the area by a K-9 unit, officers on foot and a state police helicopter did not produce any results.
Police are reminding residents that as long summer nights begin to shorten, they need to be more aware of their surroundings when the go out for evening strolls.
Anyone with information about Tuesday’s rape should call 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.
