Help Police Find Kidnapping, Assault Suspect

Baltimore County police released a sketch of a kidnapping suspect, and need help finding him.

At 5:30 p.m. July 30, a woman was jogging near Siena Way in Woodstock when "the suspect pulled the victim into a wooded area and attempted to strangle her with an item of clothing," according to a news release.

The woman, who had non-life threatening injuries, "bit the suspect on the arm, and was able to escape," it states. The suspect ran away, through the woods.

The suspect is a black male age 16-20 years, the release states. He's 5-foot-6 with an average build, and wore all-dark clothing. 

He "may have a bite mark on his right arm," the release states.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.

Tips may also be submitted to the Metro Crime Stoppers website.

Another option is to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587, or text to "CRIMES" (274637), and enter the message starting with "MCS."

Tips can be emailed through the Metro Crime Stoppers website.

Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.