Montgomery County police have released a composite sketch of the man accused of entering a woman’s car, assaulting her, and attempting to kidnap her in Rockville on the Fourth of July — more than two months after the attack. The victim managed to escape as the man drove off with her vehicle, according to detectives, and she was later treated at a hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
What Happened on Croydon Avenue
The attack unfolded around 12:50 a.m. on July 4 in the 400 block of Croydon Avenue in Rockville, per police, when a man with a muscular build got into the victim’s vehicle and assaulted her, according to detectives cited by DC News Now. Detectives say the man then tried to kidnap her before she managed to escape the car as he drove away. He was described by detectives, according to FOX 5 DC, as a Black male with a muscular build who wore a dark T-shirt and shorts during the incident.
The stolen vehicle was later recovered in the 11400 block of Parkvale Road.
Sketch Released, Investigation Ongoing for Months
The Montgomery County Department of Police released the composite sketch this week, capping an investigation that has stretched on for months, per the report. Police are now asking the public for help identifying the man accused of stealing the woman’s car and attempting to kidnap her.
Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip online or call 866-411-8477; tips can remain anonymous. Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, established in 1978 as the first program of its kind in the Washington metro area, is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in felony cases like this one, according to Montgomery County Maryland.
Potential Charges Carry Decades Behind Bars
If caught and convicted, the suspect would face steep penalties under Maryland law. Carjacking, defined under Maryland Criminal Law Code § 3-405 as taking unauthorized possession of a vehicle through force, violence, or intimidation, carries a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison, and prosecutors do not need to prove intent to permanently deprive the owner of the vehicle to secure a conviction, according to Justia.
Kidnapping charges under Maryland Criminal Law Code § 3-502 are also discussed, with potential penalties dependent on the charges filed and the circumstances of the case; see KGO Law Firm.
A Mixed Picture on Local Crime Trends
The Rockville attack comes amid discussion of crime trends in Montgomery County.
An annual crime report from the county police department also addressed crime in 2025.
Non-violent vehicle thefts have also drawn attention, although the linked WJLA report's figures and attribution are not established here.
The Rockville case follows other recent violent carjackings in the region. The article links to a Silver Spring case and mentions a Gaithersburg case, but the details of those cases are not established here. For now, the man behind the July 4 attack on Croydon Avenue remains unidentified, and investigators are counting on the newly released sketch and the promise of a reward to generate the tip that cracks the case.
