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Police: Masked man appeared from woods, raped woman walking along Ritchie Hwy

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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Police say a masked man appearing from the woods raped a woman as she was walking along Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, Wednesday afternoon.

Now they need help finding him.

The alleged incident happened around 2:30 pm in the 6300 block.

The victim told officers the man grabbed her by the arm and forced her into the woods.

She reportedly tried fighting back but the suspect allegedly threatened her life by implying that he had a weapon.

After the assault, the suspect ran off.

He was last seen wearing a black sweater and sweatpants with white shoes.