Crime & Safety

Violent Rape In Laurel, Police Looking For Suspect

The man is believed to be armed with a handgun and driving a white pickup truck.

LAUREL, MD -- Police in Laurel are searching for an armed man in connection with a violent rape and assault that happened on Saturday.

The woman was attacked at a hotel in the 7900 block of Baygreen Road, and police have identified the suspect as 52-year-old Donnell Wesley Boyd, according to a statement from the town of Laurel.

Police describe him as 5'10" and weighing 240 lbs.

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"Boyd is armed with a handgun and is considered dangerous," the statement reads. "He was last known to be driving a white pickup truck."

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 301-498-0092 or send a tip to LPDTips@laurel.md.us.

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