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Police seek suspect after Royal Farms robbery in Linthicum

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Police Respond to Robbery and Shooting Incidents in Anne Arundel County

**Linthicum, MD** – Officers responded to a robbery at Royal Farms on Camp Meade Road South on Monday at approximately 6:10 a.m. Employees reported a male suspect entered the store, leapt over the counter, and began taking cigarettes.

During the incident, the suspect implied possessing a handgun and verbally threatened the staff, although no weapon was seen. The suspect continued to take cigarettes before leaving the store on foot. Despite canvassing the area, officers did not locate the suspect. The Regional Crimes Unit is investigating, and information is sought from the public.

**Glen Burnie, MD** – At around 4:20 p.m. on the same day, officers responded to the vicinity of Crain Highway and Crain Court Circle following reports of shots being fired. Witnesses indicated seeing a male dressed in all black emerge from an apartment complex and fire multiple shots at three individuals heading north on Crain Highway.

The individuals fled across the highway toward Thelma Avenue, but an extensive search did not find them. Officers discovered projectile marks in the ground and fragments on the roadway. The investigation, with support from Aviation, K-

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Man Arrested for Dollar General Attempted Robbery

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Man Arrested for Dollar General Attempted Robbery

**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police Detectives have apprehended Vincent Vari, a 48-year-old Wilmington resident, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Dollar General store in the Wilmington area.

On December 24 at approximately 9:22 p.m., troopers responded to reports of an attempted robbery at Dollar General located at 1402 East Newport Pike, Wilmington. During the incident, a suspect, identified as a white male, entered the store wielding a taser. He approached a store employee, activated the taser, and demanded cash. The employee managed to repel the suspect with a baseball bat, who subsequently fled towards East Highland Avenue. No injuries were reported.

Through investigative efforts, detectives from Troop 2 identified Vari as the suspect leading to a warrant for his arrest. On Friday, Vari was found by detectives and taken into custody without incident.

Vari was transported to Troop 2 and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, both felonies. He was arraigned and subsequently committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, with bail set at $24,000 cash.

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Armed Robbery Reported on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre

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Armed Robbery Reported on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A robbery occurred on March 7th, 2025, at 5:06 AM at a business on Hazle Street.

Officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a report of an armed robbery at 616 Hazle Street. According to the employee, the suspect entered the store and asked to buy two packs of cigarettes.

The employee reported that the suspect revealed a firearm and demanded money from the cash register and the employee’s cell phone. The suspect then collected an unspecified amount of money and several packs of cigarettes before fleeing.

The suspect is described as a male, 6 feet tall, though his race is unknown. The investigation is currently active and ongoing as authorities work to gather more information.

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Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery

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Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery

**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.

On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.

The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.

Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.

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Anne Arundel Crime Report; Robbery At Royal Farms; Gun Pulled at IHOP

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**Crime and Arrests Across Anne Arundel County**

**Linthicum, MD** – On Sunday, officers responded at approximately 4:10 p.m. to the Royal Farms located at 400 South Camp Meade Road for a reported robbery. Three suspects reportedly entered the store, with one behind the counter taking cigarettes and another suspect removing goods. A third suspect stood by the door during this incident.

Officers managed to intercept a nearby light rail before departure, locating two of the suspects onboard. They were subsequently arrested and charged. The investigation is being conducted by Regional Crimes Unit detectives, with authorities requesting information from the public via 410-222-4731 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

In Glen Burnie, at 11:50 a.m., officers responded to a weapons violation at IHOP on 8112 Ritchie Highway. A suspect had brandished a firearm during a parking lot argument without pointing it at the 33-year-old victim. The suspect was taken into custody, with authorities recovering a Bersa Thunder .380 handgun.

Later that afternoon, at 4:30 p.m., a robbery was reported on the 7400 block of Candlewood Road in Hanover. The incident

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