Cops: man robs victim for shoes, hoards firearms

Cops: Man robs victim for shoes, hoards firearms

June 9, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD — A robbery investigation on West Pratt Street led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man and the discovery of more than 10 firearms, magazines, and ammunition, Baltimore Police confirmed Saturday.

Officers responded to the 1200 block of W. Pratt Street around 8:18 a.m. on June 7 after a 56-year-old man reported being robbed. The victim told police that a suspect displayed a handgun and stole his shoes before fleeing in a vehicle.

Investigators quickly identified the suspect’s residence and the vehicle involved. Officers executed a search and seizure warrant at the location, leading to the suspect’s arrest and the recovery of multiple firearms and ammunition.

The suspect was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with armed robbery, assault, and various weapons violations.

Search uncovers firearms following robbery on West Pratt

Authorities have not released the name of the suspect. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The case remains under investigation by the Baltimore Police Department’s Southern District detectives.

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