Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card
Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

Armed Robbery of Citizen in Crofton Under Investigation

Crofton, MD – Western District detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.

On July 7 at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 2100 block of Priest Bridge Drive. An 18-year-old male victim reported that while walking to his car, a white sedan pulled up beside him. Two suspects, armed with handguns, exited the vehicle and stole property from the victim before fleeing in the car.

Despite a search of the area, officers were unable to locate the vehicle or the suspects. Detectives are actively investigating the incident and request anyone with information to call 410-222-6155 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

Suspects:

  1. Black male, wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans
  2. Black male, wearing a black sweatshirt and black jeans
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