Two suspects ran from a Target store before police say a loaded Glock was tossed during a foot chase
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A shoplifting call at a Glen Burnie Target quickly escalated into a foot chase and gun recovery after two suspects allegedly fled from officers and discarded a loaded handgun while running through the area.
Anne Arundel County police said officers responded around 3:45 p.m. Sunday to the Target located at 7951 Nolpark Court for a reported shoplifting incident.
When officers arrived, police said they spotted two male suspects fleeing on foot from the store.
Both suspects were apprehended after a short foot pursuit.
During the chase, investigators said one of the suspects discarded a loaded 9mm Glock 26 handgun, which officers later recovered.
Police identified the suspects as 21-year-old De’Wayne Maurice Hiers Jr. of Millersville and 21-year-old Kameron Jaylen Offer of Severn.
Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding potential charges connected to the handgun recovery.
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Key Points
- Two suspects arrested after Glen Burnie Target shoplifting incident
- Police recovered a loaded 9mm Glock during foot chase
- Suspects identified as men from Millersville and Severn