Press Release
04/06/2014
(WALKERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted sexual assaults on two women who were assaulted as they jogged on a park path this afternoon in Frederick County.
The suspect is described as an African American male, about 18-20 years old, 5’6” to 5’ 8” tall, 150 pounds, with a thin build. He has a dark complexion with a very short, even-cut hair style and little to no facial hair. He was wearing light khaki cargo shorts, with a long-sleeved gray shirt with black block-style lettering on it.
The victims are a 37-year-old and a 50-year-old woman. The Maryland State Police does not publicly identify victims of sexual assault.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. today, Maryland State Police from the Frederick Barrack were dispatched to a reported sexual assault that had just occurred at the Walkersville Community Park, on Kenneth Drive in Walkersville. Upon arrival, troopers learned the two victims had been jogging on the path within the park when the younger woman was grabbed from behind by the suspect. She fought back, as the suspect attempted to pull down her running pants.
Troopers were told the older victim came to the aid of the younger victim and fought to get the suspect off her. The older victim also used a cell phone to call 911 and then she was assaulted by the suspect. After a brief altercation with her, the suspect ran off in the direction of the Walkersville High School.
State troopers and deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office surrounded the area and conducted an intense search on foot, with a K-9 unit, and in patrol cars. The suspect was not located, but the search continues.
Neither victim complained of any pain or serious injury from the assault. Both refused medical treatment.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact TFC Josh White of the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division at 301-600-4175. Callers may remain anonymous.
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