Aspen Hill Kidnapping Report Is 'Unfounded,' Police Say

SILVER SPRING, MD — A report of a kidnapping Thursday night in Aspen Hill was unfounded, according to authorities.

Montgomery County police received a call at 5 p.m. about a possible kidnapping in the 3000 block of Hewitt Ave. A witness told police they saw a man forced into a vehicle that then drove off.

Shortly after receiving the report, police got a call for possible shots fired in the area, Officer Rick Goodale told Patch.

MCP investigating report by witness of possible kidnapping w/ possible shots fired in 3000 blk Hewitt Ave in Aspen Hill. Witness blvd he/she saw adult male forced into veh that then left area. Ofc’s on scene & checking area. No victim located. Invest ongoing. Call rcvd 5pm.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) December 6, 2019

Authorities responded to the area, canvassing the neighborhood for about two-and-a-half hours, Goodale said. After speaking to neighbors, Goodale said that officers could not find any evidence of a kidnapping or shooting.

Police will return to the area for further investigation, he added.

Authorities encourage residents to review home surveillance footage and to call 4th District investigators at 240-773-5530 with any information about the reported kidnapping or shooting.