74-year-old attacked by group armed with rifle and sword in baltimore — Baltimore Police Department photo courtesy of Baltimore Police Department

Police say a 74-year-old man was assaulted during an attempted robbery by a group that included suspects armed with an assault-style rifle and a sword.

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore police are searching for six suspects after a 74-year-old man was assaulted during an attempted armed robbery involving an assault-style rifle and a sword.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, the attack occurred at approximately 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, in the 2500 block of Liberty Heights Avenue.

Investigators said the 74-year-old victim was assaulted during the attempted robbery.

Information Sought

In reference to an attempted armed robbery that occurred in the Northern District, Citywide Robbery detectives need your help in identifying 6 individuals seen in this video.

On July 7, 2026 at approximately 3:46 a.m., a 74-year-old victim was assaulted in… pic.twitter.com/psfLvh4ifl
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) July 15, 2026

Police said the suspects are believed to be younger males. One of the suspects was seen carrying a gray assault-style rifle, while another was armed with a sword.

Citywide Robbery detectives have released video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s help identifying the six individuals.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Citywide Robbery detectives at 410-366-6311 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

Baltimore police are searching for six suspects in an attempted armed robbery involving a 74-year-old victim.
One suspect was seen carrying a gray assault-style rifle, while another was armed with a sword.
Detectives have released surveillance video and are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspects.

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