Last night, a young man's evening took a harrowing turn when he found himself the target of an armed robbery in Laurel. The 19-year-old, whose normalcy was shattered in those few terrifying moments, faced down the barrel of a gun on the 3500 block of Falling Run Road. Anne Arundel County Police Department detailed the incident in a social media post, noting that two suspects had accosted the victim, demanding his jacket and backpack.
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On February 24, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Falling Run Road for an armed robbery. The 19-year-old victim was approached by two… pic.twitter.com/bpE51PUW3h
According to the police post, a brief struggle ensued before the assailants made off with the victim's jacket. In a stroke of fortune amidst their hurried escape, the suspects dropped the backpack, which the victim later reclaimed. Both are identified as black males, 5'9" tall, dressed in dark clothing.
With the suspects at large and danger hanging in the air like a fog, the Western District detectives are urging anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-6155 or through the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
