GAITHERSBURG, MD – A body of a man found floating in a Montgomery County creek has not been identified and police are hoping tattoos on the man’s body can help them.
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division, Homicide Section, is seeking public assistance in identifying a body recovered from Seneca Creek in Gaithersburg, MD.
On Sunday, at around 5:41 p.m., officers from the 1st District, along with Maryland Natural Resources officers, responded to a report of a body found in the Creek near Black Rock Road and Seneca Creek Trail.
The Montgomery County Fire Rescue team retrieved the body, which was then transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Following examination, the Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was a homicide.
The deceased individual, a male, has several distinctive tattoos that may aid in his identification including a depiction of the grim reaper holding a handgun and a design featuring chain links with what appears to be a cross underneath.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have information regarding individuals with similar tattoos to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this homicide. Callers can choose to remain anonymous.
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