Police Press Release - August 19, 2022

Western District
Commercial Robbery - Odenton
22-729028

On August 19, 2022, just after midnight officers responded for a report of a robbery that just occurred at the Giant Food at 1155 Annapolis Road in Odenton. During their investigation officers learned that the suspect was able to remain inside the store after closing. As one employee neared the store office, they were approached by the suspect and forced to open the office door. The suspect pushed the employee around the office and demanded cash. After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash the suspect fled the store on foot. CID detectives are investigating this incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at (410) 222-4720 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip-Line at (410) 222-4700.

Suspect: 

Black male, 20-30 years old, 5’-09” to 6’-00”, heavy build, wearing a black face mask, gray and white sweatshirt, gray shoes with orange soles

 

Northern District
Commercial Robbery - Glen Burnie
22-728898

On August 18, 2022, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded for a report of a robbery that just occurred at the 7-Eleven store located at 1250 Crain Highway in Glen Burnie. Officers learned that the suspect described as a black male, wearing all dark clothing, and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun entered the store. The suspect jumped over the counter, where the store employee was working, and demanded currency from the register. The employee complied and gave the suspect cash from the register. 

           

Due to previous robberies at the same location, and based on information gathered at the scene, officers believed that the suspect was potentially the same person responsible for the prior robberies. Investigative information led officers to the 400 block of Starwood Drive in Glen Burnie. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject matching the description of the suspect. Officers were able to make contact with that subject and were able to subsequently positively identify them as the suspect. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect's residence and were able to gather evidence linking him to several armed robberies in Glen Burnie. The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly for the aforementioned case as well as for the following previous cases:

 

June 22, 2022, 7-Eleven, 1250 Crain Highway, 22-721967

July 3, 2022, 7-Eleven, 1250 Crain Highway, 22-723365

July 13, 2022, 7-Eleven, 1250 Crain Highway, 22-724517

July 17, 2022, 7-Eleven, 7600 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, 22-725083

August 16, 2022, 7-Eleven, 1250 Crain Highway, 22-728651