Facebook marketplace car sale turns into attempted armed carjacking

Facebook Marketplace car sale turns into attempted armed carjacking

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July 29, 2025

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Three men are in custody after an attempted armed carjacking during an online vehicle sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

On Tuesday, July 22, a Gaithersburg resident met with prospective buyers interested in purchasing a BMW listed for sale online. During the meeting at the seller’s home, 18-year-old Julian Chase Rose of Beltsville and 19-year-old Prince Chukang of Silver Spring displayed a handgun and demanded the car keys. The victim dropped the keys and fled.

Police said 20-year-old Kendric Rock of Silver Spring accompanied the suspects in a 2019 Infiniti Q50, which had been reported stolen on July 1. All three fled in the Infiniti.

Around 8 p.m., officers from multiple district stations responded and apprehended the suspects after the Infiniti crashed. Firearms and ammunition were recovered during the arrests.

The men face multiple charges, including attempted armed carjacking and firearm offenses, and are being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Department of Police at 301-279-8000.

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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