Woman Fights Off Attacker in Her Bedroom: Police

A Laurel woman fought off a masked man who assaulted her in her bedroom Tuesday morning, and police have stepped up patrols in the area.

Anne Arundel County Police say the woman, who lives in the 200 block of Charlotte Drive in Laurel, reported that a male wearing a mask and gloves entered her apartment about 6:30 a.m. Once inside, the woman was physically assaulted in the bedroom of the apartment.

Police say the suspect’s full intentions are unknown since the woman defended herself and the interaction between the two happened quickly. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a male of unknown race, about 5 feet tall, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.

Anyone with information about the suspect or similar incidents is asked to contact the Western District Detective Unit at 410-222-6155; the Criminal Investigation Division Sex Offense Unit at 410-222-4732; or the Police Department’s Tip Line at 410-222-4700.