Post by dawn on Aug 3, 2010 17:15:15 GMT -5
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Montgomery County Police are investigating whether a man arrested for throwing semen on a woman in July is also responsible for a similar assault that occurred at another store in November 2009.
It happened at the Michael’s craft store in the Kentland’s Shopping Center.
Police say the woman was walking through aisles of the Michael’s craft store when she noticed the suspect following her. At one point, the suspect walked right behind the woman and she felt something strike her back. An unknown substance was left on her back and the floor. The suspect then left the store without making a purchase.
Video surveillance footage from Michael’s shows the suspect walking through the store.
Police say the video shows a man that looks like Michael Wayne Edwards, Jr.
On July 29, 2010, the Gaithersburg Police Investigative Section arrested Edwards for a similar assault at the Giant store located at 842 Muddy Branch Road on July 15, 2010.
As a woman was leaving the Giant store, a man sprayed liquid on her back. An examination revealed the liquid was human semen.
Edwards was charged with second degree assault in the Giant attack. Police say they have a warrant out for the Michael's attack.
Anyone who may have information about this assault and/or the suspect responsible is asked to call the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.
It happened at the Michael’s craft store in the Kentland’s Shopping Center.
Police say the woman was walking through aisles of the Michael’s craft store when she noticed the suspect following her. At one point, the suspect walked right behind the woman and she felt something strike her back. An unknown substance was left on her back and the floor. The suspect then left the store without making a purchase.
Video surveillance footage from Michael’s shows the suspect walking through the store.
Police say the video shows a man that looks like Michael Wayne Edwards, Jr.
On July 29, 2010, the Gaithersburg Police Investigative Section arrested Edwards for a similar assault at the Giant store located at 842 Muddy Branch Road on July 15, 2010.
As a woman was leaving the Giant store, a man sprayed liquid on her back. An examination revealed the liquid was human semen.
Edwards was charged with second degree assault in the Giant attack. Police say they have a warrant out for the Michael's attack.
Anyone who may have information about this assault and/or the suspect responsible is asked to call the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.
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