Hanover Exxon Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Escapes in Victim’s Vehicle

FILE PHOTO: Logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro

HANOVER, MD – On Tuesday, at approximately 5:05 a.m., officers responded to a commercial robbery at the Exxon located at 7898 Ridge Road in Hanover.

The suspect, described as a black male in his 20s-30s, 6’0″ tall, wearing all-black clothing, a black face mask, and carrying a black bag, entered the business and displayed a black handgun. He demanded money from the employee, who complied.

The suspect took cash from the register and then demanded the employee empty his pockets. After taking the employee’s car keys, the suspect fled the scene in the employee’s gray 2020 Toyota RAV4.

Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Robbery detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 401-222-4721 or the 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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