Latest big-time MoCo Home Invasion

By "big time" I mean reported in detail. My analysis of the crime reports shows that many more happen than are given press like this story. Weekly updates on the home invasion tally to follow now that I have a reliable source for the crime reports.

Here are the details of the latest shocker:

From WTOP News

Md. Burglar and Assault Suspect Picture Released

August 18, 2007 - 6:45am

WASHINGTON - A composite sketch has been released for Gaithersburg residents to help police track down a man who is charged for burglary and sexual assault.

On Saturday August 11 a man entered an apartment on Lost Knife Circle in Gaithersburg. After forcing himself in through the sliding glass door, the man went into the bedroom where a woman was sleeping.

The suspect made sexual demands. After a short struggle, the suspect fled the apartment.

He was last seen running towards the rear of the apartment complex. The suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 21-years-old, 5'6" to 5'7" and 160 pounds. He had a close-shaved head and no facial hair. He was wearing blue jeans and was carrying a white t-shirt.

If you have any information, please contact Montgomery County Police Department's Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070.