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Police seek suspect after Royal Farms robbery in Linthicum

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-

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

**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

Royal Farms Robbery Incident Under Investigation

Royal Farms Robbery Incident Under Investigation

**Glen Burnie, MD** – Early Sunday, officers responded to a robbery at Royal Farms on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. The incident occurred when a male suspect entered the store at approximately 12:40 a.m.

The suspect asked the store clerk for two packs of cigarettes before implying he possessed a weapon and stealing the items. After the robbery, the suspect fled the scene. Despite efforts to locate him, officers were unable to find the suspect in the vicinity.

The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s wearing a black and blue hooded sweatshirt. Regional Crimes Unit detectives are now handling the investigation and are urging individuals with any information to contact them at 410-222-4731 or use the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.