MD Sexual Assault Investigated; Police Release Surveillance Photo

SILVER SPRING, MD — Maryland-National Capital Park Police are asking the for the public's help in identifying a man in connection with a sexual assault that occurred Sunday on the Sligo Creek Trail.

Around 3:55 p.m., a woman was walking on the trail near the intersection of Three Oaks Drive in Silver Spring, when an unknown man grabbed her buttocks. The woman confronted the man, who then fled along Three Oaks Drive, according to police.

On Wednesday morning, police released a surveillance photo taken by a security camera near the intersection of Chester Road and Hamilton Avenue.

The suspect was described as an Hispanic or light-skinned Black teenager, with a medium build, who stood about 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-9 . He was wearing a teal blue windbreaker and a brown or tan cloth backpack with a buckle fastener. He was also wearing a black ski mask that covered most of his face

Park police are investigating the incident and will increase the number of patrols in the area.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the photo, has information about this incident or how may have camera footage of the area from Sunday afternoon to call the Park Police Tip Line at 301-929-2748 or email CrimeTips@mncparkpolice.org.