Suspect arrested after armed robbery attempt in Glen Burnie
GLEN BURNIE, Md. – A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday evening after police said he and another suspect tried to rob a man at gunpoint on Furnace Branch Road East.
The attempted robbery happened around 7:15 p.m. when the victim told officers two men approached and demanded money. One of them pulled what appeared to be a handgun, but the victim refused to hand anything over.
Key Points
- Attempted armed robbery reported Wednesday in Glen Burnie
- Suspect displayed a handgun, which turned out to be a replica
- One suspect arrested, second person facing pending charges
Arrest and recovery
Officers quickly found the suspects nearby and recovered a bag containing two replica firearms. The man identified as displaying the gun, Robert James Scott, 24, of Glen Burnie, was taken into custody.
The second suspect has been identified, and police said charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Ongoing case
No injuries were reported in the attempted robbery. Detectives from the Northern District are leading the investigation under case number 25-733635.