Crime & Safety

Police Search for Sexual Assault Suspect

Police say a man inappropriately touched a woman after he stopped her to ask for directions outside a Laurel store.

A man who asked a woman for directions reportedly pulled a weapon and sexually assaulted her outside a Laurel drug store, police say.

The attack happened about 10:30 p.m. Sunday when a woman was sitting in her car outside of a drugstore in the 12000 block of Laurel Bowie Road.

Prince George’s County Police say the victim prepared to give the man directions as he had asked, he threatened her with a weapon and inappropriately touched her.

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The suspect then drove away in what police believe is a burgundy four-door sedan; he was headed in the direction of Muirkirk Road.

Police have released security camera images of the suspect.

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Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call 301-699-2601 or call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You will not have to give your name and could be eligible for a cash reward.

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