Sketch of suspect released in kidnapping, deputies warn of unique ploy

Detectives search for attempted kidnapping suspect

Detectives are searching a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman in Roy.

ROY, Wash. - Deputies have released a sketch of the suspect in a strange, attempted kidnapping case with a unique ploy involving a box and several sandbags that blocked off a road in Roy, Washington.

Just before 6 a.m. on March 30, a woman was driving east on 420th St. S. in Roy with her 11-year-old son. The area is rural and isolated. 

When she reached the intersection of 420th and Harts Lake Valley Road, she saw several sandbags and a box blocking the roadway.

According to investigators, when a woman stopped to move the items so she could keep driving, a man attacked her – pulling a bag over her head before he began to bear hug her. 

The woman fought back and was able to get free, and yelled to her son to call 911.

The suspect ran off through a nearby field. 

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department released this sketch of a man that tried to kidnap a woman in Roy, WA.

Investigators say the suspect is a Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old standing roughly 5 feet to 7 inches tall. He was wearing a camouflage jacket and pants with black gloves at the time of the attack – his build was described as muscular. Investigators also note he had coarse hair that is longer on the top, and short on the sides. 

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are still looking for the suspect.

The victim believes the suspect may have scratches on his face and neck. He is described as a man in his 20s or 30s. He is about 5'7" tall with straight coarse hair that is longer on top and short on the sides and a muscular build. He was wearing a camo jacket, camo pants and black gloves.

Anyone with information please call the Sheriff's Department or make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.

"In addition to asking for the public’s help, we want everyone to be aware of this tactic being used by the suspect. If there is something blocking the roadway reverse and get to a safe area to call someone to assist you in moving the obstacles. Please report any other suspicious activity like this so we can document it and possibly locate this suspect," the sheriff's department said.