Anne Arundel County detectives are on the hunt for a man accused of robbing an Odenton Verizon store at gunpoint during the Thursday evening rush. Police say the suspect walked into the shop in the 1400 block of Annapolis Road around 6:45 p.m., pulled out a handgun, aimed it at employees and customers, grabbed merchandise, and took off before officers could get there.
Police: Suspect Pulled Gun, Took Merchandise
Investigators shared an initial timeline and description with local media after the holdup, explaining that officers canvassed the surrounding area but did not find the gunman. According to Fox Baltimore, police say the man first spoke with staff before drawing the weapon and leaving with store property.
How To Help
The Anne Arundel County Police Department described the suspect as a Black male wearing a yellow construction-style shirt, dark pants, a white medical mask, and a black hat. Anyone with information is asked to call the Regional Crime Detectives at 410-222-4730. People who prefer to remain anonymous can use the department tip line at 410-222-4700, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Local Retail Robberies Draw Attention
The Verizon holdup comes on the heels of other commercial robberies in the Odenton area earlier this year, including a January stickup at a Pet Supplies Plus that ended in an arrest, local reporting notes. Coverage from the Shore News Network details similar cases that county detectives say they are monitoring.
Police are urging anyone who recognizes the man in the publicly released photo or who witnessed the April 2 incident to contact detectives at 410-222-4730. The image was distributed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department and published by WBFF. Anonymous tips are also accepted at 410-222-4700.
