Homeless Man Arrested for Armed Robbery in Brooklyn Park

BROOKLYN PARK, MD – On April 11, 2022, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Doris Avenue for a report of a robbery. An adult male victim was approached by a male suspect who implied he had a firearm and demanded his property. The victim struggled with the suspect. The suspect fled; however, was quickly located by responding officers in the area of Ritchie Highway near 11th Avenue. The suspect, Michael Townes, Jr., 35, was arrested and charged accordingly.

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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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