Authorities are investigating the rape of a 30-year-old woman who was jogging in Rock Creek Park on Monday evening, according to Montgomery County police.
The woman was running on the Beach Drive trail under the bridge at Connecticut Avenue toward Cedar Lane between 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. when a man grabbed her, dragged her into the woods, physically assaulted her, and then raped her.
After the attack, she was unable to find a passing motorist. She managed to walk home to Kensington. She sustained trauma to her face, neck and shoulders in addition to the sexual assault.
The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black male, wearing a white tank top and black pants. Anyone who might have information can call police at 240-773-5070.
