A 21 year old female was stopped by two unknown subjects last night on Route 8 driving a light colored four-door passenger vehicle with a flashing dash lamp. The two suspects then approached the car and asked her to exit the car and then searched her vehicle and person.

The two suspects were described as white males in their 30’s, dressed in dark-colored “hoodies” and jeans, with badges on a chain around their neck. They were also reported to have been wearing white latex gloves, and handcuffs and other items on their belts. The car had a vanity front plate that said “Police”. One suspect identified himself as Sgt. Tolson of the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff R. Gary Hofmann is advising that there is no one affiliated with the Sheriff’s Office by that name. Sheriff Hofmann is further advising that in the event an unmarked vehicle attempts to stop you and you’re unsure it’s a police car, to acknowledge that you’re aware of the car and then drive normally to a well lit populated location before stopping. Sheriff Hofmann also suggests calling 911 and requesting the dispatcher to verify that it is police car that is attempting to stop you. This will also allow the officer to be informed that you are intending on stopping at a safe location.

Anyone with possible information related to this event or the suspects is requested to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 758-0770. The investigation of this incident remains open.