Police link suspect to two sexual assault incidents

Prince George’s County police believe the same man may be responsible for two sexual assaults early Sunday morning in Hyattsville.

The first incident was around 1 a.m. Sunday when police say they were called to the 3500 block of 65th Avenue for a reported attempted break-in.

A woman was in her living room when she heard a noise outside. When she investigated, police said, she saw a man exposing himself. He then tried to break in but eventually left.

A little more than two hours later, and five blocks away, a woman on the 3000 block of 65th Avenue told police she awoke to find a man standing next to her bed. The man tried to sexually assault her, police said, but she was able to get away and call 911.

The suspect in both cases is described as a black man with dark complexion and twists in his hair. He 18 to 20 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a tank top and black shorts.

Anyone with information should call 301-772-4908.

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