Glen Burnie man arrested after woman chased and robbed in broad daylight
Glen Burnie, MD – A woman standing beside her vehicle on a Glen Burnie roadway Tuesday morning broke free and ran for safety after a man allegedly tried to force her into her own car before stealing her phone and fleeing on foot, police said.
The incident occurred Tuesday at approximately 10:25 a.m. in the area of Old Stage Road and Baylor Road, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and learned that an adult female victim had been approached by an unknown man while she was standing next to her parked vehicle. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman by her arms and attempted to force her into the vehicle.
Police said the woman was able to free herself and began running down Old Stage Road. The suspect chased her, took her phone and fled the scene on foot.
Responding officers obtained a description of the suspect and located him a short distance away. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Police identified the suspect as Damien Ernest Eldridge, 44, of Glen Burnie. He was arrested in connection with the incident. Formal charges were not immediately detailed in the department’s public advisory.
Eastern District detectives are continuing to investigate the case. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact 410-222-3502. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
The case remains under investigation as detectives review the circumstances surrounding the attempted abduction and robbery.
A morning disturbance on a Glen Burnie road has now led to an arrest after a woman escaped and ran for help.
Key Points
- A woman was approached and allegedly grabbed near Old Stage Road and Baylor Road Tuesday morning
- The suspect chased the victim and stole her phone before fleeing on foot
- Damien Ernest Eldridge, 44, of Glen Burnie was arrested a short distance away