Northern District
Commercial Robbery - Brooklyn Park
25-706451
On March 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to the Lion’s Den located at 5714 Ritchie Highway in Brooklyn Park for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had entered the establishment and, after several minutes, approached the counter. The suspect then removed a long, machete-style knife from his pants and demanded currency from the register. After obtaining the currency, the suspect fled the store on foot. Regional Crimes Unit detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-4731 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Suspect: male, wearing a gray shirt with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath, black track-style pants with white stripes, dark shoes, and an orange/blue knit-style toboggan hat