Annapolis police are looking for a man accused of walking up to a pedestrian last night and pouring urine on the victim before sprinting away, according to officers. The incident was reported around 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Forest Drive and Center Street.
What police say
Officers were alerted after the victim contacted authorities and reported the bizarre assault, prompting an investigation, according to WMAR-2 News. The station reports that the victim told police the man approached, poured urine on him, and then took off on foot. The WMAR-2 News account notes that investigators have not released a suspect description or any possible motive.
How to report tips
The Annapolis Police Department is asking anyone who might have seen what happened, or who has information about the suspect, to call its non-emergency line at 410-268-4141. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call 410-280-CLUE, according to the city's website. As always, emergencies should be reported to 911. Officials emphasize that public tips often help move cases like this from a puzzling incident to a solved case.
Similar incidents in Maryland
While tossing bodily fluids at people is far from an everyday crime, it is not completely unheard of in the area. In 2022, a passenger allegedly threw urine at a Metrobus driver in Prince George's County, according to WTOP. That earlier case led to a public call for help from transit police and the pursuit of assault charges. Authorities say that in unusual incidents like these, it is often community members who provide the key details that identify a suspect.
The Annapolis investigation is still active, and officers are reiterating their call for the public's help, according to WMAR-2 News. Police have not yet indicated whether any charges have been filed in the case.
