Police Investigating 4th Degree Sexual Assault on Sligo Creek Trail Involving Suspect in Ski Mask

Per the Maryland-National Capital Park Police:  On October 15, 2023, at approximately 3:55 pm, a woman was assaulted while walking on the Sligo Creek Parkway near the intersection of Three Oaks Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland. The victim was walking along the trail when an unknown male grabbed her buttocks. The victim turned and confronted the suspect, who ran off along Three Oaks Drive. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police detectives will be handling the follow-up investigation. There will be increased patrols in the area. Detectives are asking anyone with information or camera footage to contact them.

Suspect Description: The suspect is approximately 5’8”, medium build, light-skinned young male, wearing a teal blue windbreaker, brown or tan cloth backpack with a buckle fastener, and a black ski mask covering most of his face.

The investigation is ongoing. If the public has any information, please contact the Park Police Tip Line at 301-929-2748 or [email protected]

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