ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE DAILY PRESS BRIEF
Colonel James Teare, Sr.Chief of Police
PIO Staff: Lieutenant James Fredericks Office: (410) 222-8700
Mr. Justin Mulcahy Fax: (410) 987-9087
8495 Veterans Highway
Date: October 22nd 2009
Millersville, Md. 21108-1485
Release Time: 1017 hours

WESTERN DISTRICT
ROBBERY
CROFTON

On October 21, 2009, at approximately 10:05, officers from the Western District responded to the Paceway convenience store located in the 1300 block of Defense Highway in Crofton for an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the store clerks, who advised that a male subject entered the store armed with a dark-colored handgun and demanded money from the clerks. The clerks complied with the demands and handed over an undetermined amount of money. The suspect then fled the store on foot. Several officers, an aviation unit and a K9 unit searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Suspect: Black male, approximately 6’0” with a thin build, wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt with the hood up (armed with a dark colored handgun)

NORTHERN DISTRICT
SHOOTING
GLEN BURNIE

On October 21, 2009, at approximately 10:18 p.m., officers from the Northern District responded to the 200 block of Woodhill Drive in Glen Burnie for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 25-year-old male from Glen Burnie, who was suffering from an apparent gun shot wound to the back. Fire Department personnel transported the victim to University of Maryland Shock Trauma to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. At this time, there is no suspect or motive and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Northern District at 410-222-6135.

Metro Crime Stoppers: If you have information on any of the above crime or suspect, please call, email, or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline Available 24-Hours A Day Toll Free at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) Visit the website at http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net

Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000!

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