"Large and brown" Fairland dog remains at large after attacking woman

Montgomery County police are alerting the public to a dangerous, "large and brown" dog that is still at large in the Fairland area of Silver Spring after attacking a woman at an apartment complex there Monday night. Police say that a second victim near Hampton Point Drive, .2 miles from those apartments in the 3400 block of Gateshead Manor Way, reports that a "tan" dog tried but failed to attack her on Saturday.

The Gateshead Manor Way victim suffered puncture wounds on her arms and legs, but no life-threatening injuries. Nevertheless, police want to locate the dog as quickly as possible as it remains a threat to the public at large.

Animal Services Officers are asking anyone who sees this dog to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 and do not approach the dog.  Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Animal Services Division at 240-773-5925.