Baltimore County, Md. (October 20, 2009) - Baltimore County Police have obtained a warrant and are asking for information about the location of Bryan Sheppard, 16, of the 900-block of Seagull Avenue, 21225. CAUTION: Sheppard is Considered to be ARMED and DANGEROUS.

Bryan Sheppard is described as a black male, 16 years old, 5’8” tall, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He is known to carry weapons.

Recent Crime Victims Threatened

Police say that Sheppard forced his way into a home in the 2900-block of Lakebrook Circle, 21227 in Precinct 1/Wilkens at 3 p.m. on October 12. He produced a handgun and took property from the victims who were home at the time. Bryan Sheppard was not able to be located when police arrived. Detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest, and investigators now have new information that Bryan Sheppard has threatened to shoot and kill the victims of the burglary.

Investigators believe he could be frequenting the Lansdowne area of Baltimore County, or areas in South Baltimore.

Reward Offered

Anyone with information about the suspect’s location is asked to call 911, the Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to “CRIMES” (274637), then enter the message starting with “MCS.” Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.