Executive Summary
- Incident occurred at 1:20 a.m. on Brock Bridge Road in Laurel.
- Suspect using crutches lured the driver to stop the vehicle.
- Two additional suspects, one possibly armed with a shotgun, emerged from the woods.
- Police are seeking information from the public regarding the theft.
LAUREL, Md. – Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred early Friday morning in Laurel, Maryland, after a driver was reportedly ambushed by a group of suspects using a deceptive tactic to halt the vehicle.
According to the police report, officers from the Western District responded to the 500 block of Brock Bridge Road at approximately 1:20 a.m. on November 28, 2025. Upon arrival, the victim informed investigators that he was driving through the area when an individual appearing to use crutches began crossing the road, compelling him to bring his vehicle to a complete stop.
Once the vehicle halted, two additional male suspects reportedly emerged from the nearby woods. Police stated that one of the suspects was believed to be armed with a shotgun. The group forcibly removed the victim from his vehicle before fleeing the scene in the stolen car. Detectives have not yet released descriptions of the suspects or the stolen vehicle but are continuing to investigate the sequence of events.
Investigative Outlook
This incident highlights a calculated method of ambush where suspects utilize deception to immobilize a target vehicle, raising concerns regarding driver safety in the area. Law enforcement officials are currently canvassing for witnesses and video surveillance that may assist in identifying the perpetrators. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Anne Arundel County Police detectives. As the investigation remains active, no formal charges have been filed, and suspects remain at large.
