POLICE SEARCHING FOR MAN WHO ASSAULTED A WOMAN ON INTERSTATE 83

(Timonium, MD) Maryland State Police are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted a woman on Interstate I-83 after rear-ending her vehicle.

Police have issued a composite sketch of a male suspect. He is described as a clean shaven, Caucasian man in his mid twenties, approximately 5’5” to 5’9”, with a tan complexion, thin muscular build, dark hair and dark eyes. He is described as wearing his hair in a “buzz cut".

The man, who police are searching for, was driving a dark colored Jeep Wrangler with a soft top and possibly Pennsylvania tags. Police believe the Jeep to have front end damage, as a result of the incident.

On Friday evening, July 29, 2011, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a woman was driving a blue 2005 Toyota Corolla, northbound on I-83 near Exit #33, York Road, when her vehicle was struck from behind. Immediately, both vehicles pulled over on to the shoulder of I-83.

Both drivers, believed to be alone in their respective vehicles, exited their vehicles. The man, driving the Jeep, approached the woman and pleaded with her, offering her money to settle the incident.

The woman dialed 9-1-1 from her cell phone. The man then knocked her to the ground. He forcibly grabbed her phone, threw it and assaulted her, punching her multiple times.

Police were told that at one point he agreed to let her go if she promised to leave the scene without calling police. She agreed, released herself from his grip and ran into the travel lanes in attempt to wave down a passing vehicle.

The man reportedly chased her, grabbed her and then dragged her toward the wood line as he continued to threaten her life. Prior to reaching the wood line, she was able to free herself once again from his grip. She was able to break away after punching him in the face. Once free, she ran back to her vehicle and fled the scene.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who recognize the composite sketch, to call Trooper First Class Taylor at the Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700. All calls will remain confidential.