Suspect Sought in Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl

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Prince George’s County Police detectives have released video of the suspect wanted for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in her apartment building Wednesday morning in Forestville.

Officers were called to the 2100 block of Brooks Drive at about 7:05 a.m. The victim told the officers she had just been sexually assaulted in a hallway.

Investigators say the suspect followed the girl onto an elevator in the building. When the girl got off the elevator, the suspect forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her. He then ran away.

The suspect is described as a black male, 17 to 22 years old, about 5’6” to 5’9”, shoulder-length dreadlocks and a tattoo on his left forearm. He wore a white T-shirt, blue jeans and a red baseball cap.

Detectives plan to canvass the 2100 block of Brooks Drive Thursday evening.

Anyone with information on this case or the suspect’s identity is asked to call the CID Sexual Assault Unit at (301) 772-4908.

Callers can remain anonymous by calling CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You may also text “PGPD plus your tips” to CRIMES (274537) on your cell phone or go www.pgcrimesolvers.comand submit a tip online.

»Screenshot of sexual assault suspect from Prince George’s County Police Department video, courtesy of YouTube