Attacker of 87-Year-Old Sought: Baltimore County Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Officials are trying to identify a man they say tried to choke an 87-year-old Cockeysville resident, then fled after the victim and his wife fought back.

The suspect came to the front door of a home in the 12700 block of Falls Road around 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, stating he was there to check on a well that had a problem, according to police.

When the resident said there were no issues with his well, the suspect took the man’s hand and brought him to the ground, then got on his back, police said.

The suspect tried to put his arm around the man’s neck in a chokehold, Corporal John Wachter of the Baltimore County Police Department told Patch.

At that point, the 87-year-old man bit the attacker’s hand, and his 60-year-old wife came out of the house and punched the assailant in the face.

Police said the victim had minor injuries and did not need medical attention.

The suspect left the scene, and officials released surveillance images Friday from the Royal Farms on Philadelphia Road at Rossville Boulevard they say show the suspect.

He is described as a Caucasian man who is 20 to 30 years old, 5’10”, 160 pounds, and may be driving a light-colored SUV. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a grey beanie cap, black shirt and black pants, according to police.

Anyone with information may contact the Baltimore County Police Department’s Investigative Services Team at 410-887-6979.

Photos courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.