Commercial robbery at tobacco store in glen burnie

Commercial Robbery at Tobacco Store in Glen Burnie

GLEN BURNIE, MD – Detectives from the Regional Crimes Unit are currently investigating a robbery that took place on Thursday at Tobacco Ace on 7300 Ritchie Highway.

At about 9:50 PM, a suspect described as a black male, dressed in a gray hooded sweatshirt, entered the establishment, gestured as though he possessed a handgun, and threatened the store clerk while demanding money from the register. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene.

Despite an immediate search by local officers, the suspect remains at large. Authorities urge anyone with information related to the incident to contact 410-222-6135 or utilize the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

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