A 49-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery at the Orioles Team Store at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, where police say he flashed a knife over stolen merchandise. According to Baltimore police, the suspect grabbed items from the store, pulled a knife when confronted by an employee, and was arrested a short distance away. No staff members were hurt, and charges are pending.
City police said officers were called around 10 a.m. to the shop on West Camden Street for a report of an armed robbery. Investigators say the man pulled two jerseys off a wall and tried to bolt, then displayed a knife when a store worker stopped him. Officers searched the surrounding area and took him into custody without incident in the 200 block of North Eutaw Street, according to WBAL.
Orioles Emphasize Staff Safety
An Orioles representative told WBAL-TV that while some merchandise was taken, the key takeaway is that every staff member walked away unharmed. The team added that Baltimore police responded quickly and were able to apprehend the suspect.
Team Store Anchors Camden Yards Retail
The Orioles Team Store sits on the first floor of the B&O Warehouse along Eutaw Street at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, at 333 West Camden Street. It serves as the club's primary retail hub inside the ballpark, according to MLB.
What Happens Next
Police identified the suspect only as a 49-year-old man and said formal charges are still pending as detectives continue their investigation. Authorities have not released his name or the specific counts he may face; further details are expected to surface in court records, according to WBAL.
