UPDATE 2: After we made some inquiries, police provided a bit more information, saying it occurred in the 900 block of St Paul St and that a "person of interest" has been detained but not charged.

UPDATE: Another reader forwarded this e-mail that was sent two hours later:

MVBA has just been informed by Major Smith of the Baltimore City Police Department that the rape suspect involved in the rape reported earlier this evening, has been apprehended and identified by the victim and is currently being held at the police department. Our E-Link broadcast generated a few calls to the police department which helped lead to the suspect's arrest in east Baltimore.  Our thanks to those who were able to respond to this most unfortunate incident.

The following e-mail from the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association was forwarded to us tonight. City police said they would provide more information tomorrow:

A rape occurred mid-day today as a female was moving into her apartment.  This happened in the heart of Mt. Vernon.
 
The rapist is described as a dark skin, heavy set black male, wearing a white t-shirt, khaki shorts, stud earring in each ear with a black cap with the letter "c" on it. 
 
After the rape, the victim was forced to shower and clean herself.  Items were then stolen from her apartment.
 
Any person with information should contact 9-1-1 immediately and ask for the Sex Offense unit.
 
Major Smith has alerted Midtown Safety Patrols and additional segway patrols in the area are being coordinated as we speak.