Two suspects arrested after armed robbery and police chase across Baltimore districts
BALTIMORE, Md. — Two suspects were arrested Saturday after an armed robbery led to a vehicle chase and foot pursuit across multiple Baltimore police districts, authorities said.
The robbery was reported around 3:58 p.m. March 14 in the 3500 block of Tivoly Avenue.
Victims told officers they were approached by two suspects, one armed with a gun, who demanded their property before fleeing in a dark-colored Toyota with heavy front-end damage.
A description of the suspects and the vehicle was quickly broadcast to officers.
Around 6:35 p.m., officers in the Northwest District spotted a vehicle matching the description traveling north in the 5700 block of Park Heights Avenue.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled, prompting police to request assistance from aviation units for safety.
The pursuit ended near the intersection of Seven Mile Lane and Reisterstown Road when the suspects abandoned the vehicle and ran.
Both suspects were quickly taken into custody and a loaded handgun was recovered.
Police said a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where they were charged.
Key Points
- Armed robbery reported March 14 in the 3500 block of Tivoly Avenue
- Suspects fled in a damaged dark-colored Toyota
- Vehicle spotted later on Park Heights Avenue, leading to chase