Shoplifter assaulted worker, brandished knife at Annapolis Mall

Police responding to incident scene. File Photo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – On Friday, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers were called to Macy’s in Annapolis Mall following a report of shoplifting and assault.

The suspect, a black male in his mid to late 50s, entered the store and was recognized by loss prevention as being involved in previous shoplifting incidents.

Upon confrontation, the suspect became aggressive, grabbed two stacks of jeans, and left the store. Loss prevention pursued the suspect, who then brandished a fixed-blade knife and threatened them before fleeing in a silver Toyota Tundra.

Southern District detectives are investigating the incident and request anyone with information to contact them at (410) 222-1960 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.

Jeff Jones
Jeff is a 2nd-year college student in Maryland. He is aspiring to become a newsroom video editor. He is working on his B.S. in Digital Journalism and Media.

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