Crime & Safety

Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Woman In Chevy Chase: PD

Authorities are looking for a man accused of inappropriately touching a woman in Chevy Chase last month.

Authorities are looking for a man accused of inappropriately touching a woman in Chevy Chase last month.
Authorities are looking for a man accused of inappropriately touching a woman in Chevy Chase last month. (Montgomery County Police)

BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County police are searching for a man accused of inappropriately touching a woman in Chevy Chase last month.

Authorities say the incident happened on Thursday, Sept. 26 at about 10:45 a.m. The woman was walking north on the sidewalk of Wisconsin Avenue, in the area of Langdrum Lane, when she was reportedly touched inappropriately by a man walking in the opposite direction.

She then screamed at the suspect to get away, and he continued walking, police said.

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Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect in hopes that the public can help identify him.

Montgomery County police are searching for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in Chevy Chase last month. Photo Credit: Montgomery County Police

The man is described as being 5-foot-6 and wearing dark, mid-length shorts and a light-colored shirt.

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Police said there have been more reports of inappropriate touching by a man in the area. It is unclear, however, whether it is the same man.

Anyone with information about this suspect should call the 2nd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6710 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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