GAITHERSBURG, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police, Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID), Child Exploitation Unit is urgently seeking a suspect involved in a devient offense against a teenager.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22, at around 7:59 p.m. aboard a Ride On bus near the Wheaton Metro bus turnaround on Veirs Mill Road.
The suspect, described as a black male, around six feet tall, was last seen wearing a red Washington Nationals cap, gray shorts, and a Winnie the Pooh shirt.
According to the teenage victim, the suspect exposed himself and initiated unwanted physical contact. He was last seen exiting the bus at the intersection of Connecticut Ave and University Blvd West.
Given the nature of the incident, detectives are concerned there could be additional victims and are extending a plea for any further information. The public is encouraged to assist by providing any details that might help identify the suspect. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Information that leads to an arrest could result in a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.
