Crime & Safety

Police Seek Information in Main Street Assault, Offer Reward

The Westminster Police Department is offering a reward for information about an assault that took place on Main Street near McDaniel College Friday afternoon.

Westminster Police are investigating an assault Friday on a woman walking on West Main Street near McDaniel College.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., police were called to a residence on Windsor Drive regarding the assault, which had taken place earlier on West Main Street.

Police said a 28-year-old female was walking west on West Main Street near the college at approximately 2 p.m. when she was approached by a male walking in the opposite direction.

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Police said the suspect asked the victim for a cigarette and when she declined, he grabbed her and pushed her into a nearby stone column. The victim fought with the suspect briefly before running away toward her home. The suspect did not follow and was last observed on West Main Street in the area of the entrance to Bair Stadium at McDaniel College.

The motive for the assault is unknown. The victim sustained minor injuries, according to police.

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The suspect is described as a white male, late 20s to early 30s, thin to medium build, very closely cropped dark hair (buzz cut), clean shaven, wearing red shorts and a white shirt, police said.

The Westminster Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with this investigation. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to contact the Police Department at (410) 848‐4646. A $500 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.


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