SILVER SPRING, MD – A U.S. postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint on Monday in Silver Spring in the area of Hudson Avenue.
Police have since charged Harold Barnes, 41, of Washington, D.C., for the robbery.
According to police, the adult male postal carrier was delivering mail at the location when Barnes approached him, pointed a firearm and demanded his property. The victim handed over his property to Barnes, who then left the scene.
“On Saturday, officers from the Arlington County Police Department pulled over a stolen 2017 Hyundai Tucson and arrested the driver, who was identified as Harold Barnes,” police said. “A search of Barnes’ person revealed property belonging to the victim. Officers also located items of evidentiary value inside of the stolen Hyundai.”
Barnes was arrested and charged with armed robbery, assault and a firearms charge.