BROOKLYN PARK, MD – Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to two armed robberies this week, one at a Brooklyn Park store and another in Glen Burnie.
On Thursday at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Dollar General located at 5107 Ritchie Highway in Brooklyn Park.
According to investigators, a heavyset Black female suspect entered the store, asked for change, and then lunged over the counter with a knife. She allegedly prevented the cash drawer from closing and removed cash. The suspect then fled in a light blue sedan.
The store employee was not injured. Officers searched the area but could not locate the suspect or vehicle. The Regional Crimes Unit detectives are investigating the incident. They request anyone with information to call 410-222-4730. Tips can also be provided anonymously to the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
On Friday at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers responded to another armed robbery, this time at Union Church on 681 Hollins Ferry Road in Glen Burnie. A suspect on a white and black sport-style motorcycle