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Man wanted for sexually assaulting teen aboard Ride On bus in Silver Spring

Investigators say the man was last seen getting off the bus at Connecticut Avenue and University Boulevard West in Kensington.
Credit: Montgomery Co. Police

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Montgomery County Police are searching for a man wanted for sexually assaulting a teenager aboard a Ride On bus in Silver Spring. Detectives are concerned there may be more victims that have not contacted police.

On Wednesday, May 22, just before 8 p.m., officers responded to investigate the sexual assault that occurred inside the bus on Veirs Mill Road at the Wheaton Metro bus turnaround. 

A teenager told officers that a man exposed himself and touched them. He was wearing a red Washington Nationals cap, grey shorts, and a Winnie the Pooh T-shirt at the time.

Investigators say the man was last seen getting off the bus at Connecticut Avenue and University Boulevard West in Kensington. 

Police have released photos of the man in hopes of having the public's help identifying and locating him.

Credit: Montgomery Co. Police

Anyone with information regarding this man is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.

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