Maryland woman sexually assaulted after suspect breaks into home

A Maryland woman was sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her home early Sunday, according to Anne Arundel County police. 

The incident occurred at a home in the 700 block of Donaldson Avenue in Severn around 1 a.m., police said. 

Officers responded to the house after a reported break-in. Once they arrived, a woman said that she had woken up to an unknown man sitting on her bed, sexually assaulting her. 

The woman told police that she started screaming, and the suspect fled from the home after being confronted. 

Officers and K9 units searched the area, but were not able to find the suspect. Police describe him as a white man wearing a gray and black hoodie or sweatshirt. 

The incident appears to be random, according to police. 

"It's very concerning, you can imagine being the victim in a situation like this, being awoken by somebody who is a stranger in your home, but then to be assaulted in your own bedroom," said Anne Arundel County Police spokesperson Justin Mulcahy.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 410-222-8760 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

"if you saw anyone fleeing on foot, anything out of the ordinary, if you saw a vehicle fleeing in the area, if you have any surveillance footage at your home that could be of assistance, our detectives certainly want to use that," Mulcahy said.

So far this year, 38 sex offenses have been reported in Anne Arundel County, according to crime data shared by the police department on April 12. This represents a 15% decrease compared to the same time in 2025. 

This time last year, 45 sex offenses had been reported, data shows.