Crime & Safety

Man Sexually Assaulted Woman Outside School: Police

The suspect robbed, then sexually assaulted woman before driving her car with her in it, Baltimore County police said.

A woman was robbed and sexually assaulted outside a montessori school before Christmas, according to the Baltimore County Police Department, which has since increased patrols in the area.

Authorities reported that a woman was walking on the grounds of the Greenspring Montessori School in the 10800 block of Tony Drive when a man wearing a black mask and gloves who was armed with a handgun demanded her cell phone and cash.

He proceeded to take her to a nearby area that was secluded, where he sexually assaulted her, according to a report from the Baltimore County Police Department.

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After the assault, he put the victim in her car and drove her to the 3700 block of Sylvan Drive in Gwynn Oak, where police reported he got out and left her.

The incident occurred before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, according to police.

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The suspect was described as a dark-skinned man approximately 6’ tall. Police said he was wearing a black mask, gloves and baggy black clothing.

Anyone with information can contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.

Tips may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Citizens can send info to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP; texting “MCS” plus the tip to CRIMES (274637); or submitting an anonymous tip online.

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