Possible Domestic Abduction and Assault Lookout

[Howard Hartman]

County-wide Alert!

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Possible Domestic Abduction and Assault Lookout

Updated Information

Detectives from the 4th District Investigative Section have been investigating a possible domestic abduction that occurred today in the Good Hope area of the County.

At approximately 2:34 p.m. today, police received a call from a witness in the 15700 block of Thompson Road who observed a female who appeared to be semi-conscious and was in a male subject’s Trailblazer. The male made claims to witnesses that he was taking her to a hospital and was seen headed northbound towards Route 198. Through investigation the female has been identified as Sara Ann Schum and the male has been identified as Floyd “Boony” Powell. Schum and Powell were previously involved in a relationship and were seen together this afternoon outside a residence in the 15700 block of Thompson Road.

Investigators have not located Schum at local hospitals and police and family are concerned for her welfare. Police are asking anyone who sees Powell, Schum, or the Chevrolet Trailblazer to call 9-1-1 immediately. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of either Powell or Schum or the Trailblazer should also immediately call 9-1-1. Police are also asking Powell or Schum to contact police so they can confirm Schum’s condition.

SUBJECT
Floyd “Boony” Powell, 27 years old, 5’ 8” tall, weighing 200 pounds
He was last seen wearing a blue bandana and was not wearing a shirt
See photo

VICTIM
Sara Ann Schum, 23 years old, 5’ 4” tall, weighing 135 pounds
She was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants
See photo

VEHICLE
Gold, 2006, Chevrolet Trailblazer with Maryland Tags, 3AM3261G. Vehicle last seen toward Route 198 from the Good Hope area.

15700 Block of Thompson Road in Silver Spring

Floyd “Boony” Powell

Sara Ann Schum

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Update        Update        Update      Update

Domestic Abduction and Assault Lookout Cancelled

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 4th District Investigative Section have been investigating a possible domestic abduction that occurred on Friday, May 4, in the Good Hope area of the County. Police asked the public to be on the lookout for the possible suspect, victim, and vehicle. On the evening of May 5, the victim contacted a family member who in turn notified the police department. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries at a local hospital. The Montgomery County Family Crimes Division is now investigating this incident. Anyone who may have observed the subject, victim, or vehicle on May 4 or has any knowledge of this incident is asked to call the Family Crimes Division at 240-773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

SUBJECT
Floyd “Boony” Powell, 27 years old, 5’ 8” tall, weighing 200 pounds
On May 4, he was last seen wearing a blue bandana and was not wearing a shirt
See photo

VICTIM
Sara Ann Schum, 23 years old, 5’ 4” tall, weighing 135 pounds
On May 4, she was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants
See photo

VEHICLE
Gold, 2006, Chevrolet Trailblazer with Maryland Tags, 3AM3261G. On May 4, vehicle was last seen toward Route 198 from the Good Hope area.

It was on May 4 at approximately 2:34 p.m. that police received a call from a witness in the 15700 block of Thompson Road who observed a female who appeared to be semi-conscious and was in a male subject’s Trailblazer. The male made claims to witnesses that he was taking her to a hospital and was seen headed northbound towards Route 198. Through investigation the female was identified as Sara Ann Schum, age 28, and the male was identified as Floyd “Boony” Powell, age 27. Schum and Powell were previously involved in a relationship and were seen together on that afternoon outside a residence in the 15700 block of Thompson Road.