Girl Raped Near Sherwood High School: Police

SANDY SPRING, MD — A teenage girl walking near Sherwood High School was raped in the Sandy Spring area Thursday morning, according to Montgomery County Police.

The sexual assault occurred between 7 and 8 a.m. while the girl — whose age police aren't releasing — was walking near Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108). The male suspect, using no words, directed the victim to a grassy area and raped the victim. When the girl returned home she reported the assault to her parents; police were notified of the assault and went to the hospital where the victim was being treated.

Detectives are trying to confirm details about the suspect and assault.

Anyone with information about this sexual assault is asked to call the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to their line that leads to an arrest in this case.