Jogger Reports Rape on Silver Spring Trail

A woman jobbing Monday afternoon on the Northwest Branch trail was raped by a man armed with a knife, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.

Police were called at 4:15 p.m. to the attack that had just occurred in park land adjacent to Oakview Drive in Silver Spring. The victim, a woman in her 20s, said she had been running on a trail in the Northwest Branch area when she was approached by the suspect, who was armed with a knife. The suspect forced her off the trail, raped her, and fled.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his mid-twenties who is 5′ 10″ to 6′ tall. He has a medium build, a medium complextion, and short black hair.

At the time of the assault he was wearing a blue baseball cap, a white T-shirt, and black pants. The white shirt may have a light blue logo on it.

Anyone with information about this crime or suspect is asked to call 240.773.5070. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or leave a Crime Solvers tip here.

Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of this suspect. Tipsters will remain anonymous.