Stranger Chokes Woman In Apartment Hallway, Montgomery Co. Police Search For Suspect

MOMTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A woman walking in the hallway of an apartment building in the 2400 block of Colston Dr. told police she was attacked and choked by a man she didn't know.

The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. July 20. The suspect is believed to be between 16 and 20 years old, stands 5'8 and has a thin build. He was wearing a light brown or tan T-shirt with the words "Playboy" on the front.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police -2nd District Investigative Section have released a sketch of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Montgomery County Police – 2nd District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6700.