Rape reported at a Gaithersburg park

A 21-year-old woman reported that she was raped at a park in Montgomery County, police said.

Police responded to Green Farm Conservation Park in Gaithersburg at about 5:05 p.m. Tuesday. The woman told police that she was at a lake to the rear of the Hadley Farms community pool when the suspect, armed with a knife, raped her, Montgomery County police said.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-6, 130 to 150 pounds, wearing a black knit cap and blue jeans. He was last seen leaving the park on foot in the direction of Brenish Drive.

Anyone with information can contact police at 240-773-5070. Anonymous messages can be left at Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477), or text “MCPD” plus the message to 274637. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrest.

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